From the approximately 100 items we posted in our news section for the period 5-16 April 2010, we have selected these articles for our first edition. In the News is intended to provide you with a quick and easy snapshot of key social accountability processes highlighted in the Africa news media. This edition has two predominant themes: budget monitoring and extractive industries.

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