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Sassou spares top brass in probe

President Denis Sassou Nguesso ordered an inquiry into the tragic explosion in Mpila and Ouenze, Brazzaville neighbourhoods in which he enjoys strong grassroots support. [...] (203 words)

Issue dated 29/03/2012

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