Guinea: can the country get past ethnic tensions?

Guinea postpones its presidential election for the second time as ethnic tensions threaten to divide the nation. An investigation reopens in Rwanda to find out the truth behind the 1994 presidential assassination, and back to basics for farmers in Benin.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Genie Godula

Presenter

24/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali's rocky path to democracy

Mali’s path to democracy is looking increasingly rocky, after its interim President, Dioncounda Traoré, was assaulted in his Bamako headquarters by supporters of the former putsch leader, Captain Sanogo. In the country’s North, Islamists are also trying to lay down the law. Next, weary of being a poster-child for an African war, Sierra Leone is working hard to bring back tourists. Finally, an exhibit here in Paris pays tribute to an often forgotten episode of Madagascar's history.

17/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Amnesty International's damning report

As Mali faces a humanitarian emergency, Amnesty International says the conflict-torn country is seeing the worst atrocities committed in decades. Next, we head to Sudan where people are being sent back across the border into newly independent South Sudan, as the threat of an all-out war between to the countries looms. Finally, we take a look at why people in Zambia are learning Mandarin.

10/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Chad: Threat of famine looms

In Chad, one in five children die before their fifth birthday. The famine this year is so bad that one aid worker we talked to called it a catastrophe. Meanwhile, it was the first reported attack on a shrine in Timbuktu. Some people in Mali now think this could be the beginning of an-all out war against the culture that is the city's hallmark. Finally, we take a listen to Ivory Coast’s new musical craze. Bella Mondo is the country’s first all-girl band.

03/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

South Sudan: Bentiu's battle against shortages and insecurity

The town of Bentiu in South Sudan is not only suffering from the fighting with the north, but from a desperate lack of supplies as well. Our correspondents have the latest from the border. In Mali, chaos still reigns - forces loyal to the former president have been taking on the junta behind the coup last March. We try to figure out just who is really in charge. Finally, the HIFA festival of the arts in Zimbabwe is becoming the new hot spot on the international arts scene.

26/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Sierra Leone: Charles Taylor found guilty of war crimes

From rebel, to war lord, to president, to convicted criminal - Charles Taylor becomes the first former African head of state to be found guilty by an international criminal court. Next, in Ivory Coast, President Alassane Ouattara visits the town of Duékoué, left badly affected by last year's fighting. Finally, South Sudan steps onto the international economic stage.