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The African continent south of the Sahara Desert is hot and dry. Many countries are in the middle of serious droughts and famine. Any rivers at all are very important for growing crops to feed the people there.

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Some people in Africa like to hold social clubs or occasions on the river bank. For example, the National African Dancing Festival is held by the Akosombo Dam bi-annually.

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