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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 25 May 2016

    Ghana will ban the import of skin bleaching creams. Why don't more African countries follow suit? @WhatsUpAfricahttps://amp.twimg.com/v/e9361fed-925f-4047-a834-90231942cff2 …

    4:51 AM - 25 May 2016
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      2. Leslie‏ @lesliemakwembs 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        the moment they ban it, it also becomes a profitable business on the black market

        1 reply 3 retweets 7 likes
      3. Most young Queens get their head cut off‏ @Edges_N_Paris 29 May 2016
        Replying to @lesliemakwembs @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        Which creates products w/ < dangerous ingredients. Y not just permit better quality products?

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Leslie‏ @lesliemakwembs 30 May 2016
        Replying to @Edges_N_Paris @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        the move will actually fuel the troublesome corruption

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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      1. Michael Musherure‏ @musherure1 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        That energy & time shld be spent on educating Africans self appreciation not self loathe. Decolonise the mind.

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      1. DiscipleOfYahshua‏ @SonOfSlaves2016 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        Colonialism has taught Blacks EVERYWHERE to hate their Black skin. Love yourselves, you're BEAUTIFUL. #WakeUp

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      2. Suzanne Nti‏ @suzannenti 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        'Shutting the gate when the horse has bolted!!!' #Quote #MyOtherMind

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      3. What's Up Africa‏ @WhatsUpAfrica 25 May 2016
        Replying to @suzannenti @BBCAfrica

        better late than neverrrrrr suzaaaaanne. let's stay positive up in hurrrrrrrr ;)

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      1. Kojo Kentenkyena 🇬🇭‏ @chrisadj92 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        I think its high time All African Countries put a stop to the importation of bleaching creams

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      1. Emperor of Azania‏ @KaizariWaAzania 26 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        It's like a horror movie; except, we are the zombies we've been running from. @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfricapic.twitter.com/FrBU2nMqCT

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      1. #JeSuisMufasa ©‏ @Mzmmixh 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        we need to start teaching our people that dark skin is beautiful. Period.

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      1. Duk Pac‏ @Paco456sun 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        that story was terribly done.

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      1. Telvin Mwanza  🇿🇲‏ @Telvinmz 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        that is the way to go,this must also come with the teaching for Afrkns to love themselves.Beaut lies in the heart.

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      1. Debstar☆☆‏ @DebbieAnesu 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        Very good move.These creams have side effects that are totally harmful but they've become so easily accesible.

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      1. lamide giwa‏ @lamidegiwa 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        .Nigeria should adopt that but at d moment has more critical issue it needs to address

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      1. Chege‏ @chegekkariuki 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        better regulations trumps bans. A black market poses a bigger hazard.

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      1. Justin Mbashila‏ @JustinMbashila 11 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        perhaps policy makers need the creams....

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      1. Matovu‏ @Matovu99 4 Jun 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        i wish ot comes to Uganda too

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      1. Carrington Kigash‏ @CKigash 29 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfricapic.twitter.com/nvjwmLHHyJ

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      1. King M.A.N‏ @MAN_ANGE 28 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @MimosaFawaz @WhatsUpAfrica cote d'Ivoire did it last year. But they find new product and new ways to smuggle them in.

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      1. nnennaya okpusogu‏ @Just_nne2605 27 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @WhatsUpAfrica

        change the mindset first.

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