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Cameroon marks 50th National Unity Day
Events were held across the country despite the conflict in the English-speaking regions.
Cameroon has marked its 50th National Unity Day, but the conflict in the English-speaking regions cast a shadow over the events.
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(Picture: Cameroon’s flag. Credit: Getty Images)
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