On Monday, Cameroon will begin a national dialogue to try and end the separatist conflict but rebel leaders have already refused to take part
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/ 20 November 2006
As crude oil prices soar on the world market, many African oil-importing countries are starting to think more seriously about ways to lessen their dependence on the fuel. They fear that continued high spending for imported oil may jeopardise the economic growth they have registered in recent years. As a result, alternative forms of energy are starting to look more attractive.