Burkina Faso: strong ties with Ouattara's Ivory Coast

As Ivory Coast tackles the aftermath of months of bloody political conflict, president Alassane Ouattara thanks Burkina Faso for its support during the crisis. Somaliland is still fighting for its place on the world stage, but celebrates what it's achieved in the 20 years since its split from Somalia. And prize-winning Chadian filmmaker Mahamat Saleh Haroun is one of the judges at this year's Cannes film festival.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Genie Godula

Presenter

24/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

DR Congo: Meeting the M23's General Makenga

The head of the M23 rebels, Sultani Makenga, gives an exclusive interview to our reporters in DR Congo. Next, as French military intervention in Mali ends its second week, the humanitarian cost is already high. Meanwhile, some local artists in Mali are holding out hope for peace and are using their music to get there.

17/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Life at a time of crisis

The French army has joined Malian troops to take on Islamist fighters in the north, but just when will West African forces be able to join them? Next, we see how Malians are coping with life at a time of crisis. Finally, a trial in Cameroon brings gay rights into the spotlight.

10/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

South Africa: Farm workers' fury over low wages

This week sees more strikes in South Africa. Agricultural workers struggle to make ends meet. In Kenya more and more elephants are killed for their tusks. Finally Franco-Senegalese movie 'Aujourd'hui' takes a look at what one man does on his last day on earth.

03/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Central African Republic: Who can resolve the crisis?

In the Central African Republic, rebels have agreed to negotiate with the regime after seizing large parts of the north almost unchallenged. President François Bozizé had initially called on France to help stop the rebel offensive, but Paris refused. Next, South Africans reflect on how to put their failed land reform back on track. Finally, we take a look at a bestselling book on the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

27/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: A year of chaos

In the last months Mali has plunged into chaos, turning the country into a major flashpoint for the international community. Meanwhile tensions are high in Nairobi as Kenyans view the city's Somali residents with suspicion as al-Shabab is blamed for attacks in their country. Finally Benin tries to wipe out the practice of killing children accused of sorcery.