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Today’s VOA60 Africa:


Nigeria: Unions call a halt to nationwide strike against soaring fuel prices — but only for the weekend.

Benin: End to fuel subsidy in Nigeria has sent drivers to neighboring Benin, which is now suffering fuel shortages.  

Senegal: Hundreds of thousands attend Muslim Brotherhood pilgrimage to Touba, said to be the second biggest pilgrimage in the world.

Algeria: Demonstrators in Laghouat demand resignation of officials responsible for housing plan that leaves many in poor living conditions.

Uganda: Documentary highlighting peacekeeping efforts of African Union in Somalia premiers in Kampala.

Kenya: Because of its high altitude, village of Iten attracts local and foreign athletes who want to increase their lung capacity ahead of this year’s Olympics in London.

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