Bill Clinton

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will chair an international mission in charge of proposing solutions to Africa's most pressing problems, ranging from HIV/AIDS to debt.

The announcement came Saturday at the end of the Progressive Summit, a two-day meeting of center-left national leaders in Stockholm, Sweden. In a statement, the participants said the Clinton commission will try to identify the steps needed to help promote development, education and health in Africa.

Those present included South African President Thabo Mbeki and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Former President Clinton did not attend the Stockholm meeting.

Some information for this report provided by Reuters.

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