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We start in Kenya, where the world's biggest refugee camp is struggling with the influx of people seeking aid. Next, Senegal may finally succeed in getting rid of an unwanted former Chadian dictator. Finally, we discover the influences behind Ivorian singer Gotta Lago's trademark sound.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA
Ivory Coast: Tensions high as country celebrates 52 years of independence
09/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Ivory Coast: Tensions high as country celebrates 52 years of independence

A string of attacks in Ivory Coast have underlined how fragile peace remains 16 months after President Alassane Ouattara took office. Next, in Somalia, defections are rising among the al Qaeda-backed Shebab militants since they pulled back from the capital, Mogadishu, this time last year.
Uganda: Ebola strikes again
02/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Uganda: Ebola strikes again

A new outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda has brought back terrifying memories, but authorities say they have the problem under control. Meanwhile, NGOs ask for help as mortality rates rise in South Sudan's refugee camps. Finally, Rwanda uses unpopular tactics towards its thousands of orphans from the 1994 genocide.
Mali in turmoil: the forgotten citizens of Gao
26/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali in turmoil: the forgotten citizens of Gao

We take you to Gao, a city in the north of Mali where armed Islamist groups are now firmly in control, but where the citizens feel abandoned by their country. Next, Madagascar's current and former presidents hold their first ever direct talks in the Seychelles. Finally, following the death of its president, Ghana wastes no time in inaugurating a new one.
South Sudanese treated like foreigners in the North
19/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

South Sudanese treated like foreigners in the North

The African Union chooses its first female leader. South Africa's Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma beats incumbent Jean Ping of Gabon, ending months of deadlock. Some of South Sudan's citizens are not celebrating their country's first anniversary this month. They're too busy fighting discrimination in Khartoum. And you'll hear from Rwandan President Paul Kagame, thanks to our exclusive France 24 interview.
Embedded with the M23 rebel movement
12/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Embedded with the M23 rebel movement

France 24 follows in the footsteps of a rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our reporters were with the M23 movement as it moved into regions deserted by Congolese soldiers. Meanwhile, one year ago this week, the world got its newest nation. But 12 months after the independence of South Sudan, it's inching ever closer to war with its neighbour to the north.

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