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TRADE: EU Aims to Rope in African States Resisting EPAs
Topix - Wednesday, February 27, 2008
p> The European Union is determined to get those African countries on board which have so far kicked against the economic partnership agreements . via Inter Press Service ... more
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Armed Forces Destroy Old Weapons
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, February 27, 2008
rmed forces in the Republic of Congo have begun to collect and destroy all weapons abandoned on battlegrounds in the country's civil war that began in 1997, as well as munitions that had expired but were still in ... more
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Teal Exploration says Congo government wants more control over venture
Topix - Tuesday, February 26, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"Until early 2006, informal miners were active on the Kalumines property" - Teal Exploration & Mining Inc. (TSX:TL) says the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo wants to be more involved in the Kasonto-Lupoto mines joint venture. Toronto-based Teal, through a subsidiary, owns... more
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Arms Collection, Destruction Under Way
allAfrica.com - Tuesday, February 26, 2008
rmed forces in the Republic of Congo have begun to collect and destroy all weapons abandoned on battlegrounds in the country's civil war that began in 1997, as well as munitions that had expired but were still in ... more
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Congo-Kinshasa: New Accords Must Aid Displaced Persons
Topix - Tuesday, February 26, 2008
p> Recent accords aimed at ending fighting in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are an opportunity to finally stop the horrific abuse of people displaced by that violence, an ... via AllAfrica.com ... more
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Congo-Kinshasa: Neglect, Deaths in Prison Condemned
Topix - Monday, February 25, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"The state has failed in its obligations because there are laws, national and international, which require it to feed and care for prisoners" Human rights activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have condemned the death by starvation and lack of medical care of 16 inmates... more
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Kids in Conflict
Topix - Monday, February 25, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"Stronger action, including targeted sanctions, may be needed against persistent violators as well as more systematic procedures to follow up reports and ensure their implementation." ROME, FEB. 18, 2008 .-It's time to penalize those who use children in conflicts, the U.N. Security Council was told in... more
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CHAD: Plea to CEMAC for funds to rebuild destroyed capital
Topix - Saturday, February 23, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"It is in this context that we have come to meet President Sassou Nguesso so that CEMAC can make its contribution to the rehabilitation work that we have undertaken" At least 1,000 people were wounded during two days of heavy street fighting between rebels and the... more
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Congo-Kinshasa: Concerns Over Acquittal of War Crimes Convict
Topix - Friday, February 22, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"I expect that the law upon which the decision was based will be presented to me to see whether it conforms [to the amnesty law]" The acquittal by a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo of a militia leader convicted of war crimes has drawn... more
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UN probes killings by Government forces, rebels in eastern DR Congo
Topix - Thursday, February 21, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"The killings are believed to have been committed in reprisal for the villagers' seeking refuge in the sector controlled by perceived enemies of the Nkunda faction" The United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said today that it is investigating human rights... more
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Deadly Ebola Outbreak In Western Uganda Is Over
Topix - Wednesday, February 20, 2008
p> Thursday, 21 February 2008, 11:03 am Press Release: United Nations Deadly Ebola outbreak in western Uganda is over, says UN health agency 20 February 2008 – Ugandan health authorities have declared that ... via Scoop ... more
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Disaster response unit to recruit more volunteers
Topix - Tuesday, February 19, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"They are making a valuable contribution to saving lives and rebuilding the livelihoods of those affected" The Government wants more recruits for its international disaster response unit. via BreakingNews.ie ... more
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First Lady Emerges Chairperson of AFLPM
allAfrica.com - Tuesday, February 19, 2008
he 6th Conference of the African First Ladies' Peace Mission (AFLPM) ended in Brazzaville, Congo last Friday February 15 with the emergence of the Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Turai Umaru Musa Yar'Adua as Chairperson for the next two ... more
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Africa: First Ladies Fight for Peace
Topix - Monday, February 18, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"At the dawn of the third millennium, it is shocking to see that Africa remains the seat of most evils afflicting humanity. Foremost among these evils is the blind violence and impunity" In a bid to support initiatives to restore and strengthen peace on the unrest-prone... more
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Abducted Citizens Back Home
allAfrica.com - Monday, February 18, 2008
LL the over 30 Zambian fishermen that were captured and detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) early this year have returned home and have since joined their families in Luapula ... more
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Security Council Extends Arms Embargo Against Militia Groups in DR Congo
Topix - Sunday, February 17, 2008
p> The Security Council today extended its arms embargo and other sanctions against militias operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo until the end of March, underlining that it remains deeply concerned ... via InterestAlert.com ... more
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Refugees: UNHCR Aids 55K Congolese Returning To Katanga
Topix - Sunday, February 17, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"Some 11,000 households, or 55,000 people, will benefit" The United Nations refugee agency is distributing supplies to some 55,000 displaced people who have returned to their homes in the southern province of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo . via Scoop ... more
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Central Africa: Individual EPAs 'Do Not' Undermine Regional Integration
Topix - Saturday, February 16, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"Only the European Commission seems to have the audacity to claim otherwise." Central African countries have committed themselves to finalising an economic partnership agreement with the European Union by June this year. via AllAfrica.com ... more
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First Lady in Brazzaville for Peace Mission
allAfrica.com - Friday, February 15, 2008
he Nigerian First Lady, Hajia Turai Umar Yar'adua is among the African First Ladies attendING the sixth conference of African First Ladies Peace Mission in Brazzaville, Republic of ... more
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Armed Attacks By Unidentified Group in Southern Sudan Concern UN Officials
Topix - Friday, February 15, 2008
p> Members of an unidentified armed group have launched a series of violent attacks against locals in southern Sudan's Central Equatoria state over the past month, prompting United Nations officials to organize ... via InterestAlert.com ... more
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