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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 7 Sep 2016

    Capturing the powerful images of Gabon's unrest 📻 http://bbc.in/2cjuRa7  @mlongaripic.twitter.com/Mk7W5OrpHF

    11:05 PM - 7 Sep 2016
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    • Anand Kumar Saqib Kabir Maria Janine Danilo A.L.Caleres vincent shivweche Chantelle ✨EXO DID THAT✨ Claire Louise Sade Fawehinmi (O-O) Gabriel Carlos
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      1. Lucre Selasi Mensah‏ @MensLucre 7 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        the African Union is just a waste of resources. Sad.

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      1. Mr. Waltz‏ @EduWaltzChuka 7 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        what does it profit these leaders to see their people die all in d quest of remaining in d presidential villa

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      1. Mr. Waltz‏ @EduWaltzChuka 7 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        u see dese politicians wearing their Agbada & suit as if they are ok, they are just too sick 2 accept dey are not okay

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      1. Mr. Waltz‏ @EduWaltzChuka 7 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        Something like this is always avoidable if African leaders understand that imposing leadership on the masses never help

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      1. Mr. Waltz‏ @EduWaltzChuka 7 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        when Goodluck gave up power after he lost d election, many saw ut as weakness but he exhibited strength and patriotism

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      2. Lucre Selasi Mensah‏ @MensLucre 7 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        months ago Americans said #blacklivesmatter.Africans should say what then?

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      3. WinterFlowers‏ @MoGoToGoKoZo 8 Sep 2016
        Replying to @MensLucre @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        Africans should say 'Let's do it right'. Mandela was the only not power-hungry leader Africa has seen.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Lucre Selasi Mensah‏ @MensLucre 8 Sep 2016
        Replying to @MoGoToGoKoZo @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        Dr. Nkrumah wanted a united Africa and he was taken out.who would keep us united?

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      5. WinterFlowers‏ @MoGoToGoKoZo 8 Sep 2016
        Replying to @MensLucre @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        Gaddafi had ideas but was shunted by the AU because they prefer their individual gain over the common good

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      6. Lucre Selasi Mensah‏ @MensLucre 10 Sep 2016
        Replying to @MoGoToGoKoZo @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        the US are responsible for Gaddafi's death.I wish they would just leave Africa alone!!

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      1. Username MD‏ @tim_clocuh 8 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        let's all learn from this we want #peace @JDMahama @NAkufoAddo

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      1. Mr. Waltz‏ @EduWaltzChuka 7 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        u know this is why ex Nigerian president will always be a hero in d nation's democracy. Accept defeat and bow out

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      1. Afia Yeboah‏ @AfiaYeboah13 8 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCWorld @mlongari This need to stop, ooooo mother African, what is going on

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      1. johan oelofse‏ @johanoooo2 8 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @mlongari

        in south Africa we see that all the time get @realDonaldTrump to help he can do it

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      1. Stan Robinson™‏ @Stanfcpoto1 8 Sep 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        . You call it powerful cause it connotes Africa. You seems to rejoice & celebrates Africa misfortune for cheap news

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