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Guinea: restructuring the army

We take a look at the role Guinea's army will play following the country's first democratic election. Southern Sudan prepares for its referendum on independence. And forget men’s football:it’s all about women’s. Nigeria's Super Falconettes but the Super Eagles to shame.

South Africa: is the ANC in decline?
20/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

South Africa: is the ANC in decline?

South African President Jacob Zuma has won another term at the head of the African National Congress. But as time goes by, the ANC's dominance on politics is finally starting to fade. Next, a Belgian court has approved a long-awaited judicial probe into the death of Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba. Finally, we meet one musician in Mali who's trying in his own way to stop the Islamist movement that has taken over the north.
Mali: Junta forces prime minister to resign
13/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Junta forces prime minister to resign

Mali has a new prime minister to replace Cheick Modibo Diarra who was arrested and then resigned earlier this week. Next, in Ghana, a new middle class is emerging, but not everyone is reaping the profits. Finally, we find out why Togo's team captain and star striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he's boycotting the African Cup of Nations tournament.
Mali: Sharia law rules in Gao
06/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Sharia law rules in Gao

Life under Sharia law proves harsh for Malians living under Islamist rule in the northern town of Gao. Next, the Eritrean football team goes on the run in Uganda, fleeing grim conditions back home. Finally, Kenya experiments with scratch cards as a consumer-friendly means of downloading music which could help tackle piracy.
DR Congo: government troops vs M23 rebels
29/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

DR Congo: government troops vs M23 rebels

This week our reporters meet those caught in the middle of a military conflict in southern DR Congo, as the Mai Mai militia take on the M23 rebels. Next, we hear from an Ivorian man who claims he was illegally tortured and detained by the army. Finally, we get a sneak peek at the latest dance production by South African choreographer Desiree Davids.
DR Congo: Inside rebel-seized Goma
23/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

DR Congo: Inside rebel-seized Goma

The M23 rebels in the DR Congo say they won't stop until they've taken the capital. We go to the first town seized by them this week, the strategic city of Goma. Next, the international community has yet to make any firm commitment to military intervention in Mali. In the meantime, a group of young fighters are training to take back the north from Islamists. Finally, a Kenyan movie called "Nairobi Half Life" is hoping to go all the way to the Oscars.

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To be refused

I get it and apologized for being discourteous in the past Jessica.

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Thanks a lot

I just wanted to thank you, Jessica, for offering us the Africa's genuine face...

Julie V.

hi

i hate alfa condeh

peace

I wish my follow African to be having in their country but they them seft should for them seft

they struggle continue

IT WILL A PATRIOTIC LEADER, WITH POLITICAL ECONOMICAL STRATEGY TO PUT THE MILITARY AND THE WHOLE GOVERNMENT IN ORDER. AND ALSO IT WILL TAKE COURAGE AND VISION TO UNIFIED THE COUNTRY AS ONE PEOPLE. ONE NATION.

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