- News Briefs (Nov 8th, 2008)

Darfur rebels shun conference, seek direct talks Reuters - Nov 8, 2008

One of Darfur's strongest rebel groups on Friday said it had refused to take part in a planned peace conference in Qatar and demanded instead one-to-one negotiations with Sudan's government.

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Kenya slams Egypt and Sudan over Nile agreement
The Standard - Nov 8, 2008

A fresh dispute has erupted over an agreement on the Nile waters after Egypt and Sudan declined to sign the agreement for the Nile Water Basin Cooperative Framework.

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Obama Sparks 'Barack Baby' Boom
SkyNews - Nov 8, 2008

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A turbulent year ahead for the Horn of Africa
Reuters - Nov 8, 2008

The region "will continue to see some of the world's worst humanitarian, political and security crises".