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1.	D.R. Congo: Outrage grows over UN failure to protect civilians
	Author: Aprille Muscara	Date Written: 28 August 2010
	Primary Category: Central Region	Document Origin: Inter Press Service
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.ipsnews.net
	Key Words: D.R Congo, human rights, rape, women, prevention, UN
	Summary & Comment: The government of D.R Congo and the UN have failed to protect women and other civilians from repeated incidences of rape by members of armed groups and the Congolese army. Following a recent incident in eastern Congo, rights groups are calling for an investigation into the United Nation’s inaction despite the organization having had knowledge of re . . . [expand]
2.	Rwanda: Push Kagame harder, activists tell Obama
	Author: Press Release, Washington	Date Written: 25 August 2010
	Primary Category: Central Region	Document Origin: Africa Faith and Justice Network
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL:
	Key Words: Rwanda, DRC, Kagame, Obama, policy,
	Summary & Comment: In conclusion the author asks whether President Obama will continue the carte blanche support for President Kagame or will he shift boldly away from a half century of US support for strongmen, dictators, and despots to assist and encourage non-violent, pro-democratic forces and strong institutions? DN
3.	Tchad: Adoption d’une loi sur la presse encore trop répressive
	Author: Reporters sans frontières	Date Written: 19 August 2010
	Primary Category: Central Region	Document Origin: Reporters sans frontières
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://fr.rsf.org; http://en.rsf.org
	Key Words: Tchad, presse, répressive, law,
	Summary & Comment: English follows. Reporters sans frontières regrette l’adoption par l’Assemblée nationale tchadienne, le 18 août 2010, du projet de loi sur le régime de la presse réintroduit au début du mois par le gouvernement. L’organisation demande au président de la République de ne pas promulguer ce texte. Reporters Without Borders regrets that Chad’s national . . . [expand]
4.	Chad: Beyond superficial stability
	Author: International Crisis Group: Nairobi	Date Written: 18 August 2010
	Primary Category: Central Region	Document Origin: Africa Report Nº162
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.crisisgroup.org
	Key Words: Chad, Sudan, security, reconciliation, elections
	Summary & Comment: After fighting off a rebel offensive in May 2009, President Derby of Chad has won over the minds of some rebels and opened up bilateral reconciliation with Sudan. However, a political and military crisis persists as some rebel factions are still committed to oust the regime. A window of opportunity exists for lasting peace as the government prepare . . . [expand]
5.	D R Congo: Italian energy company to take share in oil block
	Author: Katrina Manson: Dakar	Date Written: 18 August 2010
	Primary Category: Central Region	Document Origin: http://www.romandie.com
	Secondary Category: Resource Extraction	Source URL: http://www.romandie.com
	Key Words: D.R Congo, economic justice, ENI, oil, exploration
	Summary & Comment: La version francais suit: ENI is the first Italian energy company to gain access to the DRC’s oil sector and is expected to secure 55% of the Ndunda oil block in western Congo. Oil exploration is to begin as soon as September 2010. ENI est le premier société d’énergie italien à avoir accès au secteur de l’huile de la RD Congo. ENI est prévu d’assur . . . [expand]
6.	Tchad: au delà de l’apaisement
	Author: Rapport Afrique de N°162	Date Written: 17 August 2010
	Primary Category: Central Region	Document Origin: Crisis Group
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.crisisgroup.org
	Key Words: Tchad, l’apaisement, élections, gouvernance,
	Summary & Comment: La recherche d’une solution globale négociée est impérative pour éviter au Tchad la répétition des erreurs passées et mettre à l’ordre du jour du projet démocratique initial et une réforme de la gouvernance. Les élections son en train d’être mise en oeuvre et nécessitent de la vigilance, l’impulsion du pouvoir, et l’appui de la communauté internati . . . [expand]
7.	D R Congo: Investment for Indian entrepreneurs
	Author: Farmland Grab: Mumbai	Date Written: 13 August 2010
	Primary Category: Central Region	Document Origin: farmlandgrab.org
	Secondary Category: Africa General	Source URL: http://farmlandgrab.org
	Key Words: DR Congo, economic justice, land, investment, India
	Summary & Comment: The government of Democratic Republic of Congo is offering investment opportunities in the agricultural and food processing sectors to Indian entrepreneurs. This will involve leasing large scale farming plots to prospective entrepreneurs. MUB