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- Ivory Coast - Libya - Somalia - Zambia


What Libya means to Africa

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First, we take a closer look at the African reaction to the events in Libya. Also, the Dozo hunters in Ivory Coast played a decisive role in the post-election violence there, but now want to trade in the bush for a place of prominence in the capital. Finally, we tune in to a reality TV show in Zambia that helps former prostitutes work towards their dream of a perfect wedding.

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18/06/2009 - IVORY COAST

On the road with Ivorian presidential candidates

Our weekly round-up of the news in Africa follows the two candidates for the long-delayed presidential election in the Ivory Coast. Also in today's show: what future for Gabon after Omar Bongo; and meeting Senegalese star Youssou Ndour.
11/06/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

After Omar Bongo, what next for Gabon?

The death of Gabon's President Omar Bongo after 41 years in power leaves a political vacuum in the oil rich Central African nation - which could spell the end of the "France-Afrique" era that he epitomized.
05/06/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Violence in Niger over consitutional reforms

In this edition: A proposed referendum that would allow President Tandja to run a third term sparks violence in Niger; Shell accused of complicity in human rights abuses in Nigeria and South Africa counts down to the World Cup.
28/05/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mogadishu: terror in the streets

The week in Africa shows exclusive images of tensions in the streets of the Somali capital, follows refugees fleeing Rwanda, and focuses on the everyday life of undocumented workers in Spain.
21/05/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Challenges await Malawi's new president

In this edition: we look at the challenges awaiting Malawi's new president; elections are fixed for November in the Ivory Coast but the population remains sceptical; and we visit Ethiopia's holiest city.

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