Blair pledges EU force to aid Africa

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Series Details 8.10.04
Publication Date 08/10/2004
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Speaking in Addis Ababa on 7 October 2004 the UK Prime Minister Tony Blair promised to make Africa 'top priority' for a European Union military force that could be deployed rapidly to trouble spots on the continent. Mr Blair would like to see the force operational in a year's time.

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