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US President Barack Obama urges Africa to end 'cancer of corruption'

US President Barack Obama called on Africa Tuesday to end "the cancer of corruption" and embrace democracy to ensure continued progress, in a speech to the African Union.

"Nothing will unlock Africa's economic potential more than ending the cancer of corruption," Obama said, warning that it drained "billions of dollars" from economies that could be used for health systems or creating employment.

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