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April 3, 2013 News
Continue reading for stories including the Nigerian government's most recent round of talks with Boko Haram, President Sata's odd behavior, South Africa's sale of "killer drones" to Saudi Arabia, U.S. Ambassador Johnnie Carson's retirement , the formation of the new KANU-Jubilee coalition in Kenya, and the DRC administration's belief that Rwanda wanted to stop MONUSCO intervention in the East DRC.
Nigeria: Presidency Challenges Buhari to Lead Talks With Boko Haram
"The presidency Tuesday called on a former head of state and candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in the 2011 presidential election, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), to emulate President Goodluck Jonathan by leading discussions with the militant Islamic group, Boko Haram."
To read the full article, visit the AllAfrica site here
Zambia: President Sata Behaves Oddly During Rare Appearance
"After disappearing from public view for many weeks and fueling widespread rumours about the status of his health, Zambia's President Michael Sata briefly met with media today at State House during the swearing in of veteran political Daniel Munkombwe as Minister of Southern Province."
To read the full article, visit the AllAfrica site here
Report: SA to give Saudi Arabia killer drones
"A Paris-based journal has said Denel intends to sell Saudi Arabia drone aircraft capable of firing missiles."
To read the full article, visit the Mail & Guardian site here
Johnnie Carson retires as top US envoy for Africa
"Ambassador Johnnie Carson, the head of the State Department's Africa Bureau, formally retired on March 29, ending a 44-year career that included service as Washington's envoy to Nairobi from 1999 to 2003."
To read the full article, visit The East African site here
KANU signs post-poll deal with Jubilee
"KANU, a partner in the Musalia Mudavadi led Amani coalition has joined Jubilee coalition ahead of swearing in of president-elect Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday."
To read the full article, visit The Standard – Kenya site here
RDC - Rwanda : grosse frayeur à Kinshasa au sujet de la Monusco
Kinshasa believed that Rwanda wanted to delay the UN vote in favor of strengthening the MONUSCO fight against M23 in eastern DRC. But nothing has ultimately prevented the adoption of the resolution.
To read the full article, visit the Jeune Afrique site here
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