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Countries Should Endorse Specialized Mixed Chambers

Virunga Park Staff, Activists Need Protection

How the world’s largest commodities trader made a friend of Congo’s president $67 million richer

Initial company reports submitted under a landmark U.S. law that aims to stop the minerals trade fuelling violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are disappointing, warns Global Witness.

Promote Links Between Rule of Law and Security, Development

What kind of Africa do women, youth, trade union activists, environmentalists, human rights, LBGTI and sex worker activists envision? What are the dreams of African writers, poets, scientists, engineers, agronomists, musicians for the continent in 50 years time? Pambazuka would like to hear from you.

On 15th April, I was fired upon by 3 gunmen on the road from Goma returning back to Rumangabo. I am now recovering with my family.

President Barack Obama announced in January 2014 that the United States would host the first ever United States African Leaders Summit, scheduled to take place from August 5–6. The summit will provide a platform for U.S. policy makers and high-level government officials to meet face-to-face with potentially forty-seven African heads of state. The summit will reportedly focus on U.S. trade and investment in Africa, and highlight America’s commitment to the overall security of the continent. The summit will also occur during a time when the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) is nearing renewal in September 2015, and is therefore a topic ripe for discussion and debate.

As military operations continue against armed groups in the Béni region, MSF urges that priority be given to protecting the lives of hostages, who may include four MSF staff abducted nine months ago.

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