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The article reports on the "anti-EPAs action group" rally in Paris, France. The group is coordinated by Federation of African Workers in France (FETAF) president Sidi Tidiane Gueye and set up by officials of African organizations that aims to mobilize citizens across the world. The group claimed that the agreements will not introduce economic growth, described EPA as a programmed death for Africa, and others. Moreover, the group expressed that they are in favor of a partnership based on fair trade and co-development.

The article reports on the aid and trade relation between European Union (EU) and Africa to counter China in the quest for energy and other resources. It aims to position Europe more favorably than China in terms of economic growth. The comment from the European Commission on EU's partnership with Africa is stated. In relation, it also offers information on the EU-Africa summit to be held in December in Lisbon, Portugal, wherein efforts to improve control of African migration to Europe and human trafficking will be discussed.

Reports that the United Nations Development Program has earmarked 172 million dollars for the Small Grants Program in Africa under the Global Environment Facility.