Congolese officials fear that the end game will be a de facto annexation of parts of the grandly named Democratic Republic of Congo by its smaller neighbours. Arab governments along with other international mediators are trying to help resolve differences. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi brought Congo's President Laurent Kabila and Ugandan President Museveni together in Tripoli in April while Qatar has helped broker a diplomatic rapprochement between Sudan and Eritrea. However, conflict resolution is proving to be a long haul. By facing the political, economic and social realities and co-operating to overcome the challenges, we have a chance today to embark on a new beginning for Africa.
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