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Page last updated at 12:24 GMT, Thursday, 20 November 2008

Darfur rebels
ICC seeks rebel arrests in Darfur
The International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks the arrest of Darfur rebel commanders for killing peacekeepers.
Peace or justice in Darfur?
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Sirius Star off the coast of Somalia (US Navy image via Getty Images) Crisis meeting over Somali piracy
A spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia prompts an emergency meeting between nations bordering the Red Sea.

Robert Mugabe, 9 November 2008 Zimbabwe rivals to resume talks
Zimbabwe's political parties will hold more power-sharing talks next week in South Africa, state media reports.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
A CNDP rebel fighter salutes Rewriting history
How Congolese rebels are changing life under their rule
Kayma Victor Triangle of death
Villagers tell of life at the heart of Africa's war zones
Soldier in training Training mission
How Sandhurst was brought to the DR Congo

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