(PANA)-The AU-UN Joint Special Representative and AMIS Head of Mission, Mr.Rodolphe Adada and the Assistant to Sudanese President on Darfur, Dr . Nafie Ali Nafie, Monday reviewed the preparations for the transition of authority from the African Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to UNAMID.
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Steve Mbogo (Business Daily)-East Africa’s signing of an interim trade pact with Europe has come under heavy criticism for dividing Africa as well as undermining the continent’s integration efforts. The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) Secretary- General Erastus Mwencha speaks to the Business Daily on the sticking issues.
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Aileen Kwa (IPS)-‘‘We succumbed,’’ lamented a diplomat from Namibia. ‘‘We signed on the 12th of December. The pressure was too much. The private sector felt that they would be disproportionately affected. In terms of markets, they would be losing access for beef, grapes, fish and fish products.’’
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(PANA)-The Commission of the African Union (AU) will Tuesday launch a five-member ‘Panel of the Wise’ to support the efforts of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) in conflict prevention on the continent, it was officially announced here Monday.
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