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- ↑ "West Africa Annual, Issue 8". James Clarke. 1965: 79.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "Survey of China Mainland Press, Issues 3429-3447". Hongkong, American Consulate General. 1965: 33.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "African Women, Volumes 2-5". Department of Education in Tropical Areas, University of London, Institute of Education. 1956.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "African Women, Volumes 2-5". Department of Education in Tropical Areas, University of London, Institute of Education. 1956.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ Report of the Jiagge Commission Appointed Under the Commissions of Enquiry Act, 1964 (Act 250) and N.L.C. (Investigation and Forfeiture of Assets) Decree 1966 (N.L.C.D. 72) to Enquire Into the Assets of Specified Persons (Report). Ghana Publishing Corporation. 1969. p. 5.
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