A midlife crisis for Africa

During the annus mirabilis of 1960 17 independent African states were born, creating great expectations for the rebirth of a continent.

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Photos about independence

Birth of a nation
A man dances with fireworks during South Sudan's independence day celebrations in Juba on Saturday morning. ...

Political pawn
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is facing a political "perfect storm" -- her independence represents a common threat to...

Sudan moves
Women from Jonglei gather ahead of a rehearsal for independence celebrations in Juba, southern Sudan. South Sudan is set...

Time for celebration
A Nuer woman performs a traditional victory dance in support of the referendum on southern independence at a rally in Ju...

Keeping track
Keeping track Election officials tally votes in Conakry, Guinea, on Sunday. Guinea held its first free election since in...

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