As the G8 prepares to debate the future of the continent, we've rounded up the latest news and rss feeds from Africa.
African leaders meet for pre-G8 summit
Forty African leaders are expected at the fifth African Union summit in Sirte, Libya. They aim to agree a message to send to G8 leaders meeting later this week. A senior African Union official said debt relief and increased aid would inspire investment in Africa, but the key to growth is better trade terms.
Burundi goes to polls
Votes are being cast in Burundi today for a new national assembly. The country's first parliamentary election since 1993 is seen as a crucial step in efforts to end the civil war. The former Forces for the Defence of Democracy rebels are tipped to win after victories in last month's local elections.
UN envoy meets Mugabe victims
United Nations envoy Anna Tibaijuka has met some of the thousands of Zimbabweans left homeless by the government of Robert Mugabe's enforced demolition of shanty towns.
Soldiers on rampage in DRC
United Nations officials say that dozens of government soldiers have embarked on a raid in the western region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, looting homes, beating residents and firing their guns into the air.
Egypt calls for release of kidnapped envoy
The Egyptian foreign minister, Ahmed Abul Gheit, has called for the speedy release of the country's ambassador designate to Iraq, who was kidnapped in Baghdad on Sunday.
Mauritius counts votes after heavy turnout
Votes are being counted in Mauritius after a closely contested electoral race between the ruling and main opposition parties.
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