Africa Celebrates Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday

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Mandela with former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

As tributes and congratulations to Nelson Mandela on his 90th birthday continue to stream in, civil society activists in South Africa say South Africa's struggle for social justice is far from over.

See the international music celebrities who celebrated with Nelson Mandela in London's Hyde Park - An AllAfrica photoessay offered with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664.

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African Union, UN to Monitor Zimbabwe Talks

South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki, under fire for the handling of the Zimbabwean crisis, has won African Union and United Nations backing - but will liaise with a "reference group."

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Mbeki with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.

Niger Delta Summit Canceled

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Environmental damage from a oil spill in the Niger Delta.

Nigerian Vice President Goodluck Jonathan has shelved plans for a controversial conference that was suppose to address grievences in the oil-rich Niger Delta.

Somali Violence Continues Despite Peace Accord

Ongoing violence and drought is taking a heavy toll on Somalis despite the signing of a peace accord last month.

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Many Somalis have fled their homes.