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COMOROS: AU pre-election mission reports back
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JOHANNESBURG, 6 Feb 2006 (IRIN) - As the Comoros prepare for upcoming elections that will test their new power-sharing arrangement, South Africa is gearing up to do its part in ensuring the April elections are free and fair. Full report
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COMOROS: World vanilla prices torpedo economic growth prospects
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JOHANNESBURG, 16 Jan 2006 (IRIN) - Bleak vanilla price forecasts on the world market are translating into equally bleak prospects for the impoverished Comoros, as the island nation is economically dependant on the commodity.Full report
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AFRICA: EU creates new fund for African crises
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AMSTERDAM, 27 Dec 2005 (IRIN) - The EU approved 165.7 million euros (US $196.4 million) on Monday for relief efforts in 10 African countries with humanitarian crises. Full report
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COMOROS-MADAGASCAR: EU commits aid to "invisible victims"
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JOHANNESBURG, 27 Dec 2005 (IRIN) - The Indian Ocean Islands of the Comoros and Madagascar are to receive Euro 1.1 million ($1.3 million) in relief aid from the European Union (EU). Full report
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COMOROS: Donor conference attracts $200 million in pledges
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JOHANNESBURG, 9 Dec 2005 (IRIN) - The Comoran government has attracted pledges worth US $200 million over the next four years after presenting its poverty reduction strategy to more than 100 international community representatives.Full report
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COMOROS: Poverty reduction strategy to be launched
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JOHANNESBURG, 7 Dec 2005 (IRIN) - Representatives from more than 100 countries, international organisations and the private sector will be asked for financial support to help the government of Comoros improve the living standards of its people.Full report
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COMOROS: Rain and aid agencies bring relief
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JOHANNESBURG, 5 Dec 2005 (IRIN) - As the first rain since Mount Karthala erupted brings desperately needed relief and the extent of the damage becomes clearer, aid agencies are scrambling to help authorities cope with the fallout.Full report
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COMOROS: Grand Comore reeling in aftermath of eruption
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JOHANNESBURG, 29 Nov 2005 (IRIN) - Seismic activity continues on Grand Comore as the island struggles to come to grips with the aftermath of Mount Karthala's eruption last week, blanketed by volcanic debris that is threatening public health.Full report
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COMOROS: Health concerns grow as volcanic ash rains down
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JOHANNESBURG, 25 Nov 2005 (IRIN) - Thick volcanic ash blanketed the greater part of the island of Grand Comore on Friday after Mount Karthala erupted for the second time this year. Full report
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COMOROS: Country gridlocked by fuel price hikes
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JOHANNESBURG, 27 Sep 2005 (IRIN) - Businesses in the Comoran capital, Moroni, were shut for the fourth day after weekend protests over a fuel price hike that left one person dead and scores injured. Full report
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