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- MAURITANIA-SENEGAL: Arrests raise questions over safe return of…
- Ninth ex-rebel charged with spying
- Music and tears flow at memorial service for slain reggae star Lucky…
- Darfur peace talks under threat
- BPA Daily News Archive
MAURITANIA-SENEGAL: Arrests raise questions over safe return of…
Reuters AlertNet – Oct 24, 2007
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Ninth ex-rebel charged with spying
Independent nline – Oct 24, 2007
n ctober 2 eight other members of the Movement of Democratic Forces in Casamance (MFDC) rebels loyal to Salif Sadio fighting for the independence of the agriculturally rich southern Senegalese province were charged with conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism against Senegal while on Gambian territory between 2004 and 2006. The main faction of MFDC rebels in Casamance is engaged in a peace process with Dakar which lies on Senegal’s coast well to the north of Gambia which splits Casamance from the rest of Senegal as an enclave stretching east from the Atlantic along the river of the same name.
Music and tears flow at memorial service for slain reggae star Lucky…
International Herald Tribune – Oct 24, 2007
“Why was this man killed in such a brutal and barbaric manner?” Dube's expressed his concerns about crime in his lyrics most notably his 1999 song “Crime and Corruption” in which he wrote: “Do you ever worry about leaving home and coming back in a coffin with a bullet through your head?” Quoting from this song Zwelinzima Vavi general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions said: “Violent crime is robbing us of our finest sons and daughters. Criminals are threatening all the gains we have made over 13 years. ” Messages of condolences which continue to pour in were read out including statements from Peter Gabriel and the presidents of the Gambia and Senegal. The three-hour service was broken up by performances from some of Dube's fellow musicians as well as the artist's band. Even if the people who did this are arrested they will still live” said musician Bhekumuzi Luthuli barely able to sing for the tears choking him. In another heartbreaking moment two of Dube's seven children took to the stage at the end of the service to read out a statement from the family.
Darfur peace talks under threat
BBC News – Oct 24, 2007
The African Union says the hybrid UN-AU 26000-strong peace force being set up for Darfur now has commitments for 90% of the manpower needed but lacks helicopters and trucks. Briefing the AU peace and security council on Tuesday the force’s deputy commander Gen Henry Anyidoho said the bulk of the force will be African as Sudan demanded with Thailand being the only non-African country to offer soldiers. Egypt and Ethiopia Mali and Malawi Senegal Ghana and Burkina Faso have each offered a battalion apiece but the Sudanese government has yet to approve.
BPA Daily News Archive
Republic of Botswana – Oct 24, 2007
Group C has the defending champions Egypt drawn against Cameroon Zambia and Sudan who have shown tremendous improvement during the qualifying games. The Pharaohs and the Indomitable Lions are the favorites to make it through to the next round but they should be wary of the underdogs. Tunisia Senegal South Africa and Angola form Group D. This is one group which is difficult to predict. Meanwhile four teams that have been to the FIFA World Cup are part of the 16 teams taking part in the continental showpiece. The finals are slated for Accra.