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Framework for Advancing Responsible Mineral Development report

Harnessing the Mineral Wealth of Poor Countries

New recommendations promote good governance, transparency

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WHO Stands by Its Numbers on Malaria Deaths

World Health Organization disputes new study that claims nearly twice as many people are dying of malaria than current estimates

MSF doctors and nurses helping displaced Somalis in southern Mogadishu's Howl Wadaag District.

Negotiating Medical Aid in Conflict Zones

Doctors Without Borders walks fine line in caring for sick and wounded

African Union Commission Chairman Jean Ping (L) and Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi, newly elected African Union president, talk shortly after the closing ceremony of the 18th African Union (AU) summit in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, January 31, 201

African Union Considers Future Leaders After Election Failure

AU Commission chairmanship election ends without a winner, leaders decide to keep current commission until the new vote in June

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New App Aims to Fight Poverty

AppBridge mobile phone application links software developers with communities and NGOs

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Lack of Land Rights Could Lead to Land Rush

Rights and Resources Initiative says local rights repeatedly ignored

Fitness trainer Mickael Lafarge and one of his clients, Aissatou Sidime, before working out at a local gym in Dakar, Senegal, January

Women Tackle Obesity in Dakar

Pervasive change in attitudes in Senegal means more focusing on weight issues, nutrition, fitness

African Union Commission chairman Jean Ping addresses delegates at the 18th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 29, 2012.

AU Leadership Race Deadlocked

Outcome viewed as a vote of no confidence in incumbent chairman Jean Ping

A carver displays an ivory walking stick, an item popular with Egyptian and Gulf Arab buyers

Egypt Called Major Hub of Illegal Ivory Trade

New report says ivory sold openly in Cairo, Luxor

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrives for the 18th African Union Summit in the Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, January 29, 2012.

UN Chief Rejects African Criticism of International Court

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls anti-African bias charges aimed at ICC unfounded, says African governments support ICC actions

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Iraq War Veteran Battles Rhino Poachers in Africa

Special Forces operative teaches military tactics to wildlife rangers

UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon with African Union heads of state and government at the AU summit in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa (file photo)

African Union Summit Ends Monday

AU adviser Keizire Boaz says leaders are committed to promoting intra-African trade and commerce

African leaders pose for a group photograph with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the 18th African Union (AU) summit in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, January 29, 2012.

AU Summit Highlights Africa's Tilt Toward the East

AU leaders honor China, express resentment at Western interference in African affairs

A traditional dancer performs during the inauguration of the new African Union headquaters in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, January 28, 2012.

Inauguration of New AU Headquarters Celebrates China's Rise in Africa

The $200 million Chinese-built facility being hailed as a symbol of Africa's renaissance

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