Many of Africa's first ladies gather in Burkina Faso to help women afflicted on the continent
AU head, Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, hold talks with Faure Gnassingbe Thursday at presidential villa outside Abuja
President Olusegun Obasanjo is pressing ahead with controversial talks to discuss constitutional reform
Ivorians suffering from disease use International Leprosy Day to fight negative prejudices about leprosy
Kofi Annan's visit is aimed at expressing solidarity with Niger, as country deals with aftermath of severe food shortages
In aftermath of London bombings, Interpol's Africa conference focuses on sharing crucial information to combat terrorism
Monday deadline for disarmament passed without results, but talks in S. Africa to resolve situation yielded new agreement on disarmament
Sudanese government, two rebel groups continue negotiations to resolve conflict in western Sudan
Some Nigerians question whether they will benefit from debt cancellation, if it is conditional on economic reforms
Key points not been agreed upon are eligibility of candidates in elections, exact dates for rebel and militia disarmament
<i>Diamond Industry Annual Review</i> says diamonds no longer significantly being exploited by rebels and smugglers
Work stoppage could reduce oil production by 500,000 barrels a day
Military says armed forces decided to end what they call 'totalitarian activities' of President Ould Taya and take power for up to two
President Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya out of country, some Nouakchott residents believe coup attempt is under way
Nigeria resisting calls to extradite Charles Taylor to face war crimes charges at international tribunal
Supreme Court approved 14 out of 21 possible presidential candidates, including ex-military ruler Joao Bernardo 'Nino' Vieira and forme
Despite UN presence, serious human-rights violations have taken place across the area
But, opposition still worried there isn't enough time to revise voter lists and campaign effectively
Among 20 films competing for top prize, a record three are by women filmmakers
AIDS groups try to reinforce message that women need to be encouraged to stand up for their sexual rights to help battle disease
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