Brussels, 23/07/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Monday the Council adopted conclusions in which it reaffirms that, "Africa remains a privileged partner of the European Union". The council welcomes the important decisions taken by the African Union (AU) during the recent Maputo Summit and, in particular, the plan for setting up an AU Commission. It takes note of the request made by Heads of State of the EU to examine the possibility of creating a support instrument for peace keeping operations. It...