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With his domestic approval ratings plumbing new depths, President George W. Bush escaped to Africa this week in search of an increasingly precious commodity—adoring fans. Check out this week’s online photo essay here. JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

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With his domestic approval ratings plumbing new depths, President George W. Bush escaped to Africa this week in search of an increasingly precious commodity—adoring fans. Check out this week's online photo essay here.

With his domestic approval ratings plumbing new depths, President George W. Bush escaped to Africa this week in search of an increasingly precious commodity—adoring fans. Check out this week’s online photo essay here.

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