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President Wade marks 10 years in power

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In this edition: Senegalese President Wade celebrates a decade in power; tensions rise in Sudan ahead of next month's elections as President Omar Al-Bashir threatens to expel foreign election monitors; South Africa marks 50 years since the Sharpeville massacre; and Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour releases a new album celebrating the relationship between reggae and Africa.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Programme prepared by Gregory White

Guinea Bissau: a haven for drug traffickers
19/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Guinea Bissau: a haven for drug traffickers

The international community is in uproar over another coup d'etat in Guinea Bissau. On top of its political problems, the country has also become a hotbed for drug trafficking. Next, a rare glimpse behind closed doors at negotiations for the new government of Mali. Finally, the return of a legend as South Africa’s Nobel laureate, Nadine Gordimer, releases her first book in seven years.
Mali: Bamako's last Tuaregs
12/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Bamako's last Tuaregs

In Mali, our reporters spoke to Tuaregs in Bamako to get their take on the crisis in the north of the country. One year ago, Ivory Coast ended months of post-election violence by arresting Laurent Gbagbo - we look at how the country is doing one year on. And in Botswana, we meet the Bushmen who were forced out of their homes on an animal reserve.
Mali: Fear from North to South
05/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Fear from North to South

Mali has been hit by a coup in the south and rebels in the north. We take a closer look at the civilians caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Youssou N'Dour is Senegal's new culture minister. He is just one of many African artists fighting for change. Finally, we find out how a ban on plastic bags in Rwanda is good for both the environment and employment.
Senegal: Will Macky Sall live up to expectations?
29/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Senegal: Will Macky Sall live up to expectations?

Macky Sall sails to victory in Senegal’s presidential run-off. Meanwhile, Mali also has a new leader, but he has been far from welcomed by the international community. Finally, in Madagascar it is hoped that second hand clothes can help a re-opened car factory speed to victory.
Mali’s military mutiny
22/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali’s military mutiny

First, a military mutiny in Mali as soldiers rebel against the government, accusing it of failing to protect the country from a Tuareg-led rebellion. Next, will Macky Sall sail to victory in Senegal's presidential polls or will incumbent president Abdoulaye Wade win a controversial third term? Finally, our reporters take you to a Ugandan military camp, where troops are being trained to fight al-Shabab militants in Somalia.

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