Continental African Briefing Volume 1, No. 1

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Continental African Briefing Volume 1, No. 1	November 07, 2004

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AFRICA IN BRIEF

Politics

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NAMIBIA: OPPOSITION CONSIDER BOYCOTT, CLAIM TV BIASED WINDHOEK, 29 October (IRIN) - Just weeks away from Namibia's parliamentary and presidential elections, two main opposition parties are considering boycotting the polls, accusing the public broadcaster of political bias...
Source: IRIN
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Health

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CHOLERA STRIKES UGANDAN REFUGEE CAMP DAMAGED BY STORM At least three people have died of cholera at a refugee camp in northern Uganda after the camp was partially destroyed by a powerful rain storm late last month.
Source: VOICE of AMERICA
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Economy, Business, & Finance

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AFRICA SEEKS MORE INVESTMENT FROM ASIA African leaders have been in Japan this week to drum up more trade and investment between Africa and Asia. The Africans are hoping to convince Asian government and business leaders the continent offers a friendlier climate for investment than in recent years.
Source: VOICE of AMERICA
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Technology

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THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE Ubuntu. Humanity to others. What is mine is yours. The ancient African word now applies to a new, free operating system for your computer. Download it for free, use it for free and pass it on. Mark Shuttleworth, the first South African in space, launched the system in Johannesburg on Thursday. He is convinced Ubuntu will conquer the world of softwa...
Source: ITWeb | www.itweb.co.za | The technology news site for South
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Environment & Sustainable Development

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EU MOBILISES AN ADDITIONAL € 80 MILLION FROM AFRICAN PEACE FACILITY TO SUPPORT ENLARGED AFRICAN UNION OBSERVER MISSION IN DARFUR, SUDAN The European Commission welcomes the final approval by EU Member States of its proposal to mobilise an additional €80 million in support of an enlarged Africa Union (AU) observer mission in Darfur, Sudan. The funding will support the deployment and operations of the 3144 strong African Union observer mission that will monitor the implementation of ...
Source: ECHO
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Legal Affairs and Crime

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ZIM ON HIGH ALERT AHEAD OF TREASON-TRIAL VERDICT Zimbabwean security forces are on high alert ahead of Friday's expected verdict in the the treason trial of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, Home Affairs Minister Kembo Mohadi said, warning that outbreaks of violence will not be tolerated. Meanwhile, South Africa's Democratic Alliance on Thursday called Tsvangirai's trial "a farce".
Source: Mail & Guardian Online
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Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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NAMIBIA: OUTBREAK OF LOCUSTS THREATENS NEXT HARVEST JOHANNESBURG, 27 October (IRIN) - A senior agricultural expert on Wednesday appealed for additional resources to control an outbreak of locusts threatening the new harvest in Namibia's northeastern Caprivi region.
Source: IRIN
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Conflict and Security

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CRISISWATCH N°15, 1 NOVEMBER 2004 Conflict situations deteriorated in thirteen countries in October 2004 according to November's CrisisWatch bulletin. The 10 October election of Abdullahi Yusuf as president of Somalia proved divisive; clashes between Yusuf's Puntland territory and breakaway Somaliland killed over 100 on 30 October, with further violence likely.
Source: ICG
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UP COMING EVENTS

Africa World Business Congress The Africa World Business Congress is a unique 4-day congress and exhibition event bringing together public and private sector decision makers with the aims to: -Establish the foremost multilateral platform for organizations and bodies doing and representing businesses in Africa...
Date: Nov 16, 2004 to Nov 19, 2004
Organization: ITE Group

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Africa World Business Congress Mines and Money has quickly built a worldwide reputation for delivering an insightful and comprehensive conference covering mining and mining investment. The only event of its kind in Europe, this year Mines and Money will once again bring the world's mining companies and financiers together in London, the hub of global mining finance...
Date: Nov 30, 2004 to Dec 2, 2004
Organization: Mining Communications Ltd.
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