"We hope that Bozize will fulfil our aspirations and improve the country's sluggish economy, " Kadija Ba, a market vendor, said.

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It is that they actively try to fulfil their own apocalyptic prophecies in the hope of speeding up Christ's return.

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"I would hope that somebody will play the game and fulfil their dream, " he says.

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"I strongly hope that in the next few weeks, starting in the next few days, all sides will fulfil their duties, with the aim of strengthening the institutions of the state, " he added.

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