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AfDB: More inclusive, greener Africa in next decade

Ten years from now, the African Development Bank sees the continent’s economies growing but with less of a carbon footprint and cuts across gender, age and geography.
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Is Somalia ready for AID?

British Prime Minister David Cameron gave a rather bold statement as the much-talked about Somali conference kicked off on Tuesday in London: “We will not allow Somalia to fall back.”
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Why aren't the United States and other Western countries more involved in Zimbabwe?

Since Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980, its politics have been dominated by the incumbent president, Robert Mugabe, and his party, ZANU-PF.
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Darfur children remain at risk of unexploded mines

Harum Ali used to dream of becoming an engineer, but changed his mind after he was hospitalized with severe injuries following a horrific mine explosion.
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Qatar goes big on Darfur

Donor aid pledges for Darfur have so far reached close to $600 million, more than enough for the $177.4 million needed to lay the groundwork for the region’s reconstruction and recovery at a donor conference in Doha.
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