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| Let the games begin: Inganzo Ngari, a Rwandan traditional dance troupe, performs on Aug 9 at the launch of the East African Community military games and cultural shows in Kigali, capital of Rwanda. The events bring together soldiers from EAC member states to compete in a range of events. Xinhua |
| Sight for sore eyes: Kim Dong-hae, president of Vision Care, performs cataract surgery on Aug 9 as part of a three-day relief mission at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The doctor, who provided free operations to more than 25 patients, organized the trip in partnership with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. John Badi / Xinhua |
| Along the watchtower: A Chinese peacekeeper stands guard on Aug 10 at the United Nation's so-called protection of civilians site in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. The UN Security Council voted to send 4,000 more troops to strengthen its mission in South Sudan after renewed fighting in the capital. Li Baishun / Xinhua |
| Walk on the wild side: Rangers take lion cubs for a walk on Aug 14 at the Antelope Park in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The walks were introduced over a decade ago as part of conservation efforts, and are only for cubs aged under 18 months. After that age, the animals are prepared for release into the wild. Zhang Yuliang / Xinhua |
(China Daily Africa Weekly 08/19/2016 page5)
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