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Encounter with Oko Drammeh

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Oko Drammeh, a reknown Gambian music promoter was born and brought up in the city of Banjul.He first started as a political activitist, then became...

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BURUNDI: VP's resignation eases political deadlock

africa » burundi » bujumbura

IRIN

Friday, November 09, 2007

The resignation of First Deputy President Martin Nduwimana should help break a crippling political impasse and expedite peace talks in Burundi,...

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SUDAN: A who’s who of the Darfur groups in Sirte

africa » libya » sirte

IRIN

Friday, November 02, 2007

The two armed rebel groups active in Darfur when the region erupted into major conflict in 2003 – the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) and the Justice...

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COMOROS: AU patience runs out

africa » comoros

IRIN

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Seeking to end a burgeoning political crisis, African Union (AU) representatives and the Comoros Union government are applying sanctions targeted at...

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Local govt election consultation wraps up

africa » gambia

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

As part of a series of nationwide consultative meetings on the forthcoming Local Government Election, slated for 24th January 2008, the Independent...

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BURUNDI: Nkurunziza strikes deal to end political stalemate

africa » burundi » bujumbura

IRIN

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

After many weeks of a political deadlock that saw the Burundian parliament fail to pass any laws, President Pierre Nkurunziza has announced a deal...

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Libyan embassy marks Al-fatah

africa » gambia » kololi

The Daily Observer Newspaper

Friday, September 14, 2007

The Libyan embassy in The Gambia last Thursday commemorated the 38th anniversary of the Al-fatah revolution which was designed, planned and excuted...

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Summit Concludes “2007 Taiwan-African Progressive Partnership Forum

asia » taiwan » taipei

The Point

Thursday, September 13, 2007

As the Taiwan-Africa Summit progresses in Taipei, African delegates and their Taiwanese hosts have got down to brass tacks, discussing important...

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DRC-RWANDA: Good neighbourliness a long way off – analyst

africa » dem rep congo » kinshasa

IRIN

Thursday, September 06, 2007

The recent meeting between senior Rwandan and Congolese officials saw some agreement on strategies to minimise tension between the two countries, but...

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BURUNDI: Calm returns as army warns it may crack down on rebels

africa » burundi » bujumbura

IRIN

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Residents of Buterere commune near the Burundian capital of Bujumbura have returned to their homes after fleeing clashes between rebel factions that...

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