Continental African Briefing Volume 1, No. 5

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Continental African Briefing Volume 1, No. 5	December 5, 2004

AFRICA IN BRIEF

Politics

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UN MISSION HEADS MEET IN LIBERIA Heads of United Nation Missions in West Africa are expected to arrive in Liberia today for a one-day meeting of their operations in the Sub-region...
Source: Analyst Liberia 
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Conflict and Security

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AMB. HALL URGES MORE PRESSURE ON SUDAN TO END CRISIS IN DARFUR A top U.S. humanitarian official has urged the international community to come together to do "whatever it takes" to pressure the government of Sudan and the rebels to end the ongoing tragedy of rapes, killings and destruction in Darfur...
Source: United States Department of State 
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Economy, Business, & Finance

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AFRICA SEEKS TO BECOME MAJOR ENERGY SUPPLIER Energy experts say Africa could prosper in the decade ahead as a major supplier of oil and gas to a world where energy demand is rising fast. In an effort to promote more development of their energy resources, officials from several African nations are in Houston, Texas, for a two-day forum...
Source: VOICE of AMERICA
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Women

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GREATER ROLE IN NEW GOVERNMENT FOR WOMEN NAIROBI, 29 November (IRIN) - A group of 19 Somali NGOs have called for a stronger women's representation in the country's new government, saying women should be given "significant ministries" to reflect their true position in the Somali society...
Source: IRIN
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Science & Biotech

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BRAZIL TO SPONSOR FIRST ARV TREATMENT PROGRAMME IN GUINEA BISSAU Brazil will start supplying Guinea-Bissau with antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to launch its first treatment programme for HIV-positive people in the first quarter of 2005, Health Minister Odete Costa Semedo has announced...
Source: IRIN
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Health

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WORLD AIDS DAY - 1 DECEMBER 2004 In every region of the world, AIDS is taking a terrible toll on women and girls, who are experiencing rising rates of HIV infection and a disproportionate burden of caring for those who are sick and orphaned...
Source: UNFPA
 more in Health...

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UP COMING EVENTS

NiPRO Global Convention An excellent opportunity for young Nigerians to meet, network & connect, while developing blueprint for the 21st Century Nigerian Youth Agenda in 5 key sectors; Health, Education, Law, Finance & ICT/Telecom...
Date: Dec 11, 2004
Organization: NiPRO

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Digital Africa 05 The Summit will bring together governments, operators, carriers and heads of business responsible for ICT implementations and strategy in Africa and The Middle East to discuss the challenges and advantages of building digital opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships...
Date: Feb 8, 2005
Organization: The World Summits Organisation
 more in Events...

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BOOKS & RESOURCES

A Continent for the Taking : The Tragedy and Hope of Africa
Author: HOWARD W. FRENCH

Advances in Planning and Management of Watersheds and Wetlands in Eastern and Southern Africa
Author: J.E. Fitzgibbon

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Inter-Connect Ltd
Regional Internet Service provider has offices in Nairobi and Nakuru. Extra services include software design, consulting, and an email to fax service...
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Africa Society
Organization founded to promote discussion and learning about Africa and issues concerning Africa...
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