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Central African Republic: killings in the time of transition
Peace eludes a nation in a rocky political transition
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The rise of civil society groups in Africa
These groups have become major actors in the fight against corruption -
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A messenger of peace and development goes to the Sahel
For his trip to the Sahel, Ban Ki-moon adopted as his motto an African saying: “One hand cannot tie a bundle.” His guests agreed. -
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Africa's least developed: lands of opportunity
At the UN conference on LDCs, focus moves away from aid -
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Foreign investors eye African consumers
Beyond minerals, sales and services are drawing more interest -
Can ‘peace radio’ survive in peacetime?
As UN missions end, the future of viable independent stations remains uncertain -
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Good governance: central to all progress
Autocracy gives way to multi-party elections and greater openness -
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Millennium Development Goals: time to step up
Some progress in Africa, but more is needed, argues UN Secretary-General -
Africa’s displaced people: out of the shadows
African Union convention breaks new ground, but challenges await
