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economic and social justice in Africa. We provide accessible information
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Africa Action Talking Points on the G8 and Africa July 13, 2006 "Ahead of this weekend's G8 meeting in St. Petersburg, Africa Action recalls last year's pledges toward Africa on HIV/AIDS, debt, and more. New international action is still required, and new G8 agenda topics demand African participation..."
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Africa Action and 300 Religious Leaders Call for Renewed G8 Focus on Africa July 13, 2006 "Africa Action today released new talking points on the G8 and Africa, and also today, Africa Action is joined by 300 religious leaders in calling for greater G8 engagement to support Africa's efforts to address the continent's challenges..."
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Religious Letter to the G8 on HIV/AIDS and Debt July 13, 2006 "Africa Action is proud to announce that we have 300 interfaith religious leaders from around the country who have partnered with us on a letter to President Bush. Please click here for more..."
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Op-Ed: "The G8 and Africa: Reality Check" July 13, 2006 - Ann-Louise Colgan, Foreign Policy Association "One year after the G8 rich country leaders proclaimed a new commitment to addressing Africa's challenges, this month's summit reveals little progress on last year's promises and a growing divide between the priorities of this global elite and the majority of the world's population..."
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Spotlight on Illegitimate Debt July 13, 2006 "This is a spotlight on Ivory Coast's debt burden, and the nature of its illegitimate origin. This spotlight launches a monthly series of debt analysis of the massive financial burdens in Africa..."
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BBC News | Africa | World Edition
Somali president in talks U-turn Somalia's transitional president reverses his boycott of talks with Islamists who control the capital.
Uganda peace deal 'will be done' A mediator at peace talks between Uganda's government and rebels says a peace deal will be signed.
DR Congo rebel chief 'to disarm' A Congolese rebel leader who kidnapped seven UN troops in May agrees to lay down his weapons, the UN says.