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CNN's Special Reports from Africa

Although Uwem Akpan's book Say You're One of Them is fiction, children's struggles in Africa are real. CNN.com's special report brings you the latest news, perspectives from a range of voices and insight into African issues.
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Kenya's Fight Against Child Prostitution

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