Ahead of elections, Cameroonian coffee seller says he wants change
By Reuters
25 September 2018 |
12:37 pm
Souleman Nsangou makes a small living selling instant coffee on the streets of Douala. Coffee beans are one of Cameroon's top exports - in demand across the world, but at home the returns are not often felt yet experts say the potential is great.
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