Daudi Were

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Barack Obama’s  inaugural address  was not an event witnessed by Americans alone. On his first day in office, President Obama has been  calling leaders in the Middle East.

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Barack Obama’s inaugural address was not an event witnessed by Americans alone. On his first day in office, President Obama has been calling leaders in the Middle East.

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