Sides reportedly ready to implement peace accord The OAU says both Ethiopia and Eritrea are ready to implement the peace agreement aimed at ending their border conflict. In this regard, both countries agreed to send delegations to Algiers on Wednesday to finalise technical arrangements for the OAU Framework Agreement and the Modalities for its implementation, the statement said. Diplomats were quoted as saying there was more optimism than at any time since the war broke out in May 1998. He said officials of the two countries would soon exchange visits.
Humanitarian sources say the rains so far have been satisfactory, particularly in the highlands.
However, there are reportedly signs of malnutrition in displaced people's camps, especially among children who have been displaying the symptoms of reddish hair. The DSA was reportedly pushed back and has set up a base near Dhiinsoor. Meanwhile, another paper 'Xog-Ogaal' reported fierce fighting in the southern Jubbada Hoose region between allied forces and militia loyal to General Muhammad Said Hirsi Morgan who were trying to retake Kismaayo. Morgan and his militiamen are now said to have been driven out of the town of Badhaadhe towards the border area with Kenya. Aideed rejects Egal conference proposal Hussein Aideed meanwhile has poured scorn on attempts to organise a national reconciliation conference by President Muhammad Egal of Somaliland, AFP reported.