War crime rebels get 50 years jail
February 2008
A SPECIAL UN-backed court for Sierre Leone confirmed jail terms of up to 50 years for three former rebel leaders found guilty of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war.
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Mugabe’s foes say time for talk is over
February 2008
ZIMBABWE’S main opposition party announced the end of its dialogue on political reform with President Robert Mugabe’s ruling ZANU-PF ahead of next month’s elections.
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Bush winds up African tour
February 2008
US President George W. Bush ended an emotional five country Africa tour in Liberia overnight, having doled out more than $US1 billion ($1.09 billion) in aid and redoubled promises of lasting friendship.
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