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Sun 07 Jul 2008Africa takes centre stage as G8 begins
The Group of Eight rich nations will seek to convince a sceptical Africa tomorrow that it is living up to promises to double aid to the world's poorest continent.
Underlining the importance of the issue, the G8 has invited seven African leaders to join the opening day of its annual summit, taking place at a plush hotel on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
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