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Headlining today's news:

Developing nations, donors, UN must work together for African development

DR Congo: Annan leads call for calm after provisional presidential results released

• See also our subject page on the Democratic Republic of Congo.

To stop Darfur conflict spreading, foreign presence needed on border with Chad

• See also our subject guide for Sudan.

New initiatives make UN more transparent, accountable, ethical

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