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(art. 142-143 of the Labour Code). \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>In March 2009, the Guaranteed Minimum Wage (SMIG) increased to \u003Cstrong>31,625 CFA francs\u003C\u002Fstrong> per month from 27,500 CFA francs. 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