Africa's moment under the UN's gaze

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The United Nations (UN) is focusing on Africa during the presidency of the US of the UN Security Council. Little will materialize unless Congress supports UN policies, due to the weight of the US contribution. Refugees, AIDS and civil wars are among Africa's problems. There has been a new focus on the problems caused by AIDS, and African wars have also been discussed in the Security Council. A visit by Jesse Helms to the Security Council could also mark an improvement in relations between the UN and Congress.

Africa

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'Twixt cranks and demagogues: America's UN policy

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US anti-UN sentiment, fueled by Internet rumors, has created a backlash abroad. Having vetoed Sec Gen Boutro Boutros-Ghali, the US may not be able to get him replaced by Kofi Annan of Ghana, a worthy candidate. Under Sec of Mgmt Joseph Connor's finance-reform plans are hindered by US delinquency.

Management, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Annan, Kofi, Connor, Joseph Connor

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Shameful all around

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The US has been voted off the human rights commission of the United Nations. The implications of this move for human rights and US politics are examined in detail.

Editorial, Political aspects, Human rights

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