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Author: Taimour Lay

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  • CultureGabonPolitics
    By Taimour Lay
    February 6, 2017
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    Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations: Scrappy build-up, strong finish

    The football at Afcon 2017 was highly entertaining, but it happened against a backdrop of simmering discontent in Gabon. On the pitch, at least, no Africa Cup of Nations ...
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