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Clinton reiterates support for Africa

US President Bill Clinton yesterday reiterated his administration’s support for closer ties with emerging democracies in Africa, AFP reported. In a joint news conference with visiting Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings, Clinton said that on 16 March the White House would hold a three-day US-Africa conference in Washington for foreign, finance and trade ministers of some 46 African states. Despite the administration’s efforts, AFP noted that the US Congress had still not approved a White House proposal to boost US-Africa trade by eliminating quotas and customs duties. At the news conference, Clinton also encouraged African states to cl as three daily transmissions in Hausa will be relayed by nflicts. He pledged US $1.9 million to Ghana toward the creation of the force. Rawlings, for his part, called on the US to help Africa fight hunger and conflict. “All we’re asking for is a little logistic support,” he said.

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