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I was saddened yesterday when viewing issues on Africa issued by BBC news that we do not have any real stories of Hope left on the continent. Gone are the days when we had leaders like Mandela issuing any proclamations for us the youth to follow. I was amazed by comments that Zambia and Malaysia attained independence at the same time but who is more developed now? why? Just a question?
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