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Army recruitment drive

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    Gabon's Ministry of Defence has launched a programme to recruit 1,500 young men and women aged 18-25 years into the armed forces over the next five years , AFP reported on the ministry as saying on Friday. The recruitment is linked to measures taken by the ministry in recent weeks to curb rising violence and insecurity. It would also enable Gabon to participate in peacekeeping missions, AFP reported.

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