DR Congo poll gets European aid
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The EU pledges more than $100 to help the Democratic Republic of Congo hold elections next year.
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The European Union called on Chad's  warring government and rebels to negotiate a peace deal as  relief agencies said on Monday a fresh refugee crisis was  developing in the east where EU troops are being deployed.
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The EU added its voice to a chorus of international concern over the presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that threaten to undermine the fragile peace in the region.
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The Swiss voted Sunday to continue their close cooperation with the European Union by approving a law to give the 10 newest EU members 1 billion Swiss francs ($800 million) in economic aid.
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Less violence and more generous donations appear to be helping efforts to save the silverback gorillas of the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Thanks to a ceasefire engineered late last month between the government and the forces of dissident Army Gen.
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The government of the Republic of Congo has announced that the next parliamentary election in the central African country would be held in two rounds beginning on June 24.
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The European Union reopened its financial aid taps to Sudan during a landmark visit by top government and rebel leaders to celebrate a peace accord that has ended one of Africa's longest-running wars.
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Officials said the European Union will provide up to &#36;125 million to back African peacekeepers in Darfur, as the United Nations warned Friday that crucial relief convoys are in danger.
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Officials said the European Union will provide up to $125 million to back African peacekeepers in Darfur, as the United Nations warned Friday that crucial relief convoys are in danger.
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Germany gave the 15-nation Caribbean Community (Caricom) a six-million euro grant to help the region intensify the war against HIV/AIDS among the poor through education and increased condom use.
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The European Union says it will contribute $100 million to an African force in Sudan&#39;s troubled Darfur region. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said during a visit to Ethiopia Saturday the
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DR Congo President Kabila's party falls short of winning an overall majority of parliamentary seats, results show.
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European nations sought ways Monday to help finance development in Africa to tackle the poverty and violence that fuel illegal immigration to Europe.
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The European Commission pledged an  additional 350 million euros ($462 million) over three years on  Thursday to relief efforts for the devastating Dec. 26 Indian  Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
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BRUSSELS, Belgium  - European Union officials Monday rejected a French proposal to cut funding to poor countries in eastern Europe with low tax rates that tempt investment away from their richer western neighbours.
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N'DJAMENA  - The European Union called on Chad's warring government and rebels to negotiate a peace deal as relief agencies said on Monday a fresh refugee crisis was developing in the east where EU troops are being deployed.
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Possible US help for DR Congo's army will be discussed when the two countries leaders meet in Washington.