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Morgan Tsvangirai gestures as he addresses journalists during press conference in Harare, 25 Jun 2008 Opposition Leader Tsvangirai Calls for Expanded African Involvement in Zimbabwe  Audio Clip Available
Movement for Democratic Change leader adds his voice to growing calls for a transitional authority in his country

160_Zimbabwe_Crisis Violence continues in Zimbabwe; Many Unaware Opposition Leader has Withdrawn from Presidential Run-off  Audio Clip Available
Run-ff sent for Friday, June 27th

Zimbabwe's pacer Elton Chigumbura, right, celebrates with teammates Gary Brent and Tatenda Taibus during match in Faisalabad, Pakistan, 30 Jan 2008 Britain Bans Tours by Zimbabwe Cricketers  Audio Clip Available
Move follows continuing tension in Zimbabwe, where President Robert Mugabe has refused to give in to international pressure to postpone Friday's presidential runoff election

Robert Mugabe (March 2008) Zimbabwe's Mugabe Presses Friday Vote as Violence Spreads  Audio Clip Available
President says he has not ruled out negotiations with opposition MDC but elections must go ahead to meet legal obligation

Jacob Zuma (File) South Africa Party Chief Condemns Mugabe’s Handling of Crisis  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has described as out of control the political and economic crisis in neighboring Zimbabwe ahead of Friday’s controversial election run-off.

Human_Rights_First_Logo1_210jpg NGO's Press G-8 Countries to Take Action on Sudan  Audio Clip Available
Specific Measures Urged to Hold Khartoum Accountable for Continuing Atrocities in Darfur

Jesse Jackson meeting with victims of Hurricane Katrina, September 2005<br /> Jesse Jackson Cites Moral Obligation As a Reason to End Zimbabwe Crisis  Audio Clip Available
Reverend Jesse Jackson calls for mobilizing world leaders of substance to get Zimbabwe political leaders on the track of reconciliation

Aftermath of Conflict in Abyei Strains Relations in Sudan [PART 1 OF 5]  Audio Clip Available
Oil-rich region devastated by attacks

Fight Over Oil Profits and Political Philosophy Still Divide Sudan [PART 2 OF 5]
Analysts say recent attacks on Abyei region about oil wealth more than anything else, but symbolism of area also a factor

Sudan Experts Spotlight Role of Arab Militia in Abyei Violence [PART 3 OF 5]  Audio Clip Available
Analysts say Sudan government is arming proxy Misseriya group

Analysts say US Must Do More to Maintain Sudan Peace [PART 4 OF 5]
Observers say Washington policies fomenting Khartoum’s intransigence

Sudan War Concerns Grow Despite Peace Efforts in Abyei (Pt 5 of 5)  Audio Clip Available
Recent violence in oil-rich Sudanese region could be portent of restart of civil war, say analysts

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