PANA—African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Alpha Oumar Konare has appealed for a constructive participation of representatives of the people of Sudan’s western Darfur region in the peace talks opening Saturday in Sirte, Libya.
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Press Release—The Peace and Security Council, at its 96th meeting, held on 23 October 2007, was briefed by the Commission and the AU/UN Deputy Joint Special Representative Designate in Sudan on the status of implementation of the AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).
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Ochieng’ Ogodo (AllAfrica.com)- A lack of sound laboratory practices is hindering Africa’s ability to develop new drugs and medical technology to combat disease, says a Kenyan scientist.
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IRIN—Private military contractors (PMCs) are seeking to play a greater role in peacekeeping in Africa to make up for what they claim to be the inability of UN missions and state militaries to ensure the continent’s security and humanitarian development.
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