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African Thinkers on the Origin and Relevance of Ethnic Identity

In a year loaded with elections in Africa, ethnic identity has always been lurking in most political conversations. Still, many African thinkers argue that ethnicity was never a prominent issue until colonization began. They also argue the current and future relevance of ethnic identity on the continent.

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Madagascar leader snubs talks

Madagascar’s president spurned on Thursday the African Union’s latest attempt to resolve the Indian Ocean island’s crisis, increasing the chance the continent’s youngest leader will face sanctions this month.

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AU foreign ministers begin meeting

African foreign ministers opened the 16th session of the Executive Council meeting here Thursday, ahead of a weekend Heads of Sta t e and Government Summit, with African Union Commission chairman Jean Ping g i ving a mixed picture of conflicts on the continent.

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AU launches year of peace, security in Africa

The African Union Wednesday officially launc hed the year of peace and security in Africa, but admitted raging conflicts in s o me parts of the continent showed no sign of abating.

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Africa: Is Continent’s Land Up for Grabs?

Roy Laishley 25 November 2009 An apparent surge in the purchase of African land by foreign companies and governments to grow food and other crops for export has set alarm bells ringing on and off the continent.

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