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Gabon Counts on Football Tournament to Help Boost Economy

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As Gabon gets ready to host this year’s Africa Cup of Nations football (soccer) tournament, local businesses are hoping for a much needed boost to the economy. A song supporting the national team of Ivory Coast, nicknamed the Elephants, blasts through speakers at the Oyem market square in Gabon. The Africa Cup of Nations doesn’t kick off for another week, but diehard supporter Alain Traore is already here, with his music. He says his wish is for the Elephants to understand that they...

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