Continental African Briefing Volume 2, No. 2

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Title: Jamboweb - Continental African Briefing Volume 2, No. 2

Continental African Briefing Volume 2, No. 2 AFRICA IN BRIEF Politics A PEACE PROCESS THREATENS TO UNRAVEL Peace efforts in northern Uganda have been on a precarious footing in recent days, this after a bid to have a comprehensive ceasefire signed on Jan. 31 proved unsuccessful. Source: IPS Suggested book: A Complicated War: The Harrowing of Mozambique, by William Finnegan » more in Politics... Conflict and Security SUDAN PEACE TREATY ENDS CONFLICT BUT FEARS REMAIN The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the troubled eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has found evidence that former Mayi-Mayi militiamen have killed seven civilians, a soldier and perhaps another six former officers from a rival militia... Source: Christian Aid  Suggested book: The African Stakes of the Congo War , by John F. Clark » more in Conflict and Security... Advertisement Analysis & Reports FOR ZAMBIA'S STREET KIDS, THE OUTLOOK IS BLEAK The festive season is traditionally a time of giving in Zambia, where the streets of the capital â Lusaka â are awash with people caught up in the buying frenzy that characterizes the end of the year. Accordingly, the city's street children are tracking the mood of consumers as carefully as any economist. Source: IPS Africa Suggested books: A History of South Africa, Third Edition, by Leonard Monteath Thompson » more in Analysis and Report... Social Issues LABOUR CALLS GENERAL STRIKE OVER DEMOCRACY DEMANDS An upbeat New Year's message by Prime Minister Themba Dlamini has been rebutted by Swaziland's pro-democracy groups, with labour unions calling for a general strike in January to protest lavish royal spending and a controversial draft constitution... Source: IRIN Related books: The Root Causes of Sudan's Civil Wars, by Hamilton Johnson » more in Social Issues... UP COMING EVENTS International Workshop on Africa Water Laws The programme will include presentation of papers, group and plenary discussions addressing perspective such as formal water law and existing informal water law governing small-scale rural water uses... Date: Jan 26, 2005 Organization: International Water Management Institute 7th Congress of the World Association of Theoretically Oriented Chemists The theme of the conference is "Modelling Structure and Reactivity", and a number of internationally renowned speakers have confirmed their presence to deliver talks. Date: Jan 16, 2005 Organization: World Association of Theoretically Oriented Chemists   BOOKS AND RESOURCES  South Africa : The Complete Guide to the Cities, Winelands, and Game Parks, with Zimbabwe and Botswana (2nd Edition) Author: by Andrew Barbour Zimbabwe the Beautiful Author: Peter Joyce Learn more about Africa   Sponsored Links  Looking for a new job? Click here to take a look at HotJobs.com and post your resume. Tell a friend Africa Exchange Blog Become a Marketing & Referral partner Become a content partner Thank you for your continued interest in Jamboweb.com products and services. TreeLife Solutions, LLC, 410 Breckinridge Square, Leesburg, VA 20175 We apologize if you have received this newsletter by mistake. If you'd rather not receive the Jamboweb.com newsletter, click here to unsubscribe.