Nov 7, 2007 | AllAfrica.com
“We are explaining to the people that this will entail sacrifices, but that we are targeting only those that are impeding peace and democracy. We hope the leadership will come to their senses”
Seeking to end a burgeoning political crisis, African Union representatives and the Comoros Union government are applying sanctions targeted at the renegade leadership of Anjouan, one of the three islands ... via AllAfrica.com
Another ship docks in Alang, another toxic, asbestos alert
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 5: Close on the heels of the Blue Lady controversy, another ship has landed in Alang to be dismantled. via The Indian Express
Southern Africa: Irin-Sa Weekly Round-up 348 for 27 October - 2 November 2007
SOUTHERN AFRICA: IRIN-SA Weekly Round-up 348 for 27 October - 2 November 2007 JOHANNESBURG, 2 November 2007 - CONTENTS SOUTHERN AFRICA: HIV-induced famine's impact on agriculture ZIMBABWE: 'Economic weather' ... via IRIN News
African Union Response to the Crisis in the Comoros
The United States commends the African Union for applying sanctions against unconstitutional authorities on the Comoran island of Anjouan in order to restore democracy. via State Department
Convicted former French mercenary Bob Denard dies at age 78
Bob Denard, a French former mercenary who led uprisings across Africa and the Middle East and controlled Comoros for more than a decade, has died, his family said Sunday. via PR-inside.com