Africa
Central African Republic Votes Amid Fighting
What is at stake in the Central African Republic elections, taking place this week.
Cote d’Ivoire: The View From France
How the French are reacting to the crisis in their former colony, Côte d’Ivoire.
Somalia, Aid Agencies United Despite Rumored Disagreement
When several aid workers didn’t show up to an aid coordination meeting this week in Somalia, a Deputy Minister told reporters their agencies and their aid to thousands at a critical time would be suspended.
Full Scale Civil War On the Verge in Cote D’Ivoire
Developments today would seem to indicate that Cote D’Ivoire is no longer experiencing a political crisis–but a war. Should foreign forces intervene?
Central Africa Boils as Eyes (and Checkbooks) Focus on Sudan
While eyes, ears, and laptops are fixed on Sudan ahead of a delicate referendum on whether the country will remain united, it’s lesser-known neighbor, the Central African Republic (C.A.R.), continues to suffer two violent conflicts and severe humanitarian crises.
Côte d’Ivoire’s “Classic” Strongman
Laurent Gbagbo, the incumbent in Côte d’Ivoire’s recent presidential run-off election, is refusing to accept defeat.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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