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Languages around the world, particularly in Africa, are in danger of disappearing entirely as young people leave their traditional homes in search of jobs and better lives. VOA recently traveled to Sierra Leone and Guinea with a group of linguists to document three endangered languages – the Krim, Bom and Mani. Join VOA for a live webcast on "Endangered Languages: Saving Voices Before They Are Lost", Tuesday, 9 June at 1800 UTC.

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