This year, people in 17 nations across Sub-Saharan Africa are proudly celebrating 50 years of independence.

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Though Walker ran for 1, 812 yards and 17 touchdowns behind a sub-mediocre offensive line, he was routinely booed.

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In May, an India-made power transmission line to Kabul and a sub-station were opened, bringing 24-hour electricity to the capital for the first time in 17 years.

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Although the latest reading is above the preliminary "flash" estimate of 47.9, the sub-50 reading still means private-sector output in the 17-nation currency bloc contracted in December.

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