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Southern Sudan: the challenges of a new state

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The trial of former liberian president Charles Taylor enters its final phase. South Sudan prepares for independence and one of the challenges that lies ahead is creating a new justice system. And scrambling for sapphires, the rush for Madagascar's precious stones.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA
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.
DR Congo's Lubanga found guilty by the ICC
15/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

DR Congo's Lubanga found guilty by the ICC

The ICC convicts one rebel chief for pushing children into war, but another is still on the run. We look at how a viral video just might help bring Ugandan Joseph Kony to justice. Next, one year after the brutal conflict in Ivory Coast, investigators head to Duékoué in search of mass graves. Finally, violence in northern Mali is forcing more and more Westerners to flee- we meet the the last remaining Frenchman in Timbuktu.

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