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Fri, 21 Nov 2008
ANALYSIS-Congo's Kabila has few options but talk to rebels
KINSHASA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Congo's battered government has little choice but to open unpopular talks with dissident General Laurent Nkunda, but the rebel leader himself faces a challenge converting his military upper hand into political capital. Fri, 21 Nov 2008
Nampak says FY headline EPS down 4 pct
* Trading income down 13.7 pct Fri, 21 Nov 2008
PRESS DIGEST - Angola - Nov 21
LUANDA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following are some of the leading stories in Angola's newspapers and online news websites on Friday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Thu, 20 Nov 2008
ANALYSIS-Criticised U.N. Congo force seeks clearer mission
KINSHASA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - U.N. peacekeepers in east Congo, under fire for failing to shield civilians from a chaotic war between rebels, army and militias, are struggling to find their role to halt a wider conflict and humanitarian disaster. Thu, 20 Nov 2008
Zambia to award foreigners farm land in 2009
LUSAKA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Zambia will award farm land to foreign investors in 2009 to improve agricultural production and curb food shortages, the country's finance minister said on Thursday. Thu, 20 Nov 2008
Demand for diamonds seen hit by financial crisis
LUANDA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The financial crisis is hampering global demand for diamonds and producers should lower output to stave off falling prices, a study commissioned by state-owned diamond company Endiama EP showed. Thu, 20 Nov 2008
Kabila to discuss Congo crisis with Angola president
LUANDA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Congolese President Joseph Kabila will discuss the conflict in his country with Angola's president on Friday as a pullback by rebel fighters raises hopes for peace talks to end the violence in eastern Congo. Thu, 20 Nov 2008
Angola's UNITA leader threatens to boycott election
LUANDA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The leader of Angola's main opposition UNITA party said on Thursday he would not participate in a presidential election due next year if the run up to the vote was not free and fair. Thu, 20 Nov 2008
UPDATE 1-Zarubezhneft to relaunch Bosnia oil refinery
* To launch Bosnian Brod refinery on Nov. 27 |
