Meanwhile, in Africa ...

As the G8 prepares to debate the future of the continent, we've rounded up the latest news and rss feeds from Africa.

African leaders meet for pre-G8 summit
Forty African leaders are expected at the fifth African Union summit in Sirte, Libya. They aim to agree a message to send to G8 leaders meeting later this week. A senior African Union official said debt relief and increased aid would inspire investment in Africa, but the key to growth is better trade terms.

Burundi goes to polls
Votes are being cast in Burundi today for a new national assembly. The country's first parliamentary election since 1993 is seen as a crucial step in efforts to end the civil war. The former Forces for the Defence of Democracy rebels are tipped to win after victories in last month's local elections.