The west African country of Benin marked 50 years of independence on Sunday with a giant parade attended by several African heads of state, and criticism of the damage of years of instability.
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Benin marks 50 years of independence
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Lagos State gets into Guinness book of records
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Amnesty International marks 50th anniversary on Saturday -
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Secretary Clinton congratulates Guinea on its 52nd anniversary of independence
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Arroyo leads Independence Day celebration
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North Korea preparing military parade to mark communist state's 60th anniversary
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Heikru Hidongba celebrated at Thangapat
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China marks fifth anniversary of Sichuan earthquake
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All arrangements have been made to celebrate the 63rd independence
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South Sudanese celebrate before secession
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Atleti celebrate 110th anniversary
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Calm has been restored in cities across Côte d'Ivoire following protests
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Juneteenth celebrations create division
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Zambia erupts in celebrations
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School to celebrate its 50th anniversary
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Chindamos celebrate 60th anniversary
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Nation celebrated Eid Milad-un-Nabi (pbuh) with reverence