On the road with Ivorian presidential candidates

Latest update: 18/06/2009

- Gabon - Ivory Coast - Omar Bongo - presidential elections

Our weekly round-up of the news in Africa follows the two candidates for the long-delayed presidential election in the Ivory Coast. Also in today's show: what future for Gabon after Omar Bongo; and meeting Senegalese star Youssou Ndour.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Ivory Coast: cocoa war
THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Nigeria: rise of sectarian violence
GABON

Troops deploy as three candidates declare poll victory
GABON

Rivals claim victory in Bongo succession poll
GABON

Top presidential contender quits on election day
GABON

Opposition still divided as voters choose successor to Bongo
GABON

Confusion reigns on eve of presidential vote
GABON

Presidential hopefuls in row over 'unity' candidate
GABON

First post-Bongo era elections raise security concerns
THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Gabon goes to the polls on Sunday
THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Election campaign heats up in Gabon
THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Bongo dynasty faces resistance
THE INTERVIEW

Ali Ben Bongo denies he is heir apparent
GABON

Ruling party approves Ali Bongo's candidacy
GABON

Interim leader names new prime minister
GABON

PM resigns to contest August presidential elections
GABON - EXCLUSIVE

Election will not take place at scheduled date, says premier
THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Challenges await Malawi's new president
THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Senegal elections: Official results confirm run-off
THE WEEK IN AFRICA

South Sudan: ethnic tensions threaten Africa's newest nation

- Gabon - Ivory Coast - Omar Bongo - presidential elections

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