Sudan: civilian victims of clashes in South Kordofan

We bring you an exclusive report on the victims of fighting between Sudan's military and rebels in South Kordofan state. Also, Rwanda’s government has launched a male sterilisation programme to fight the country’s surging population. Finally, Spanish photographer Fernando Moleres gives an insight into Freetown's main prison in Sierra Leone.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Genie Godula

Presenter

21/08/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Election campaign heats up in Gabon

In this edition: the latest twists and turns from the campaign trail in Gabon; South African president Jacob Zuma is under pressure as he marks 100 days in office; and the dangers for African women of using skin bleaching products.

13/08/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Bongo dynasty faces resistance

In this edition of The Week in Africa: Two weeks before elections in Gabon, the debate over Omar Bongo's succession is heating up; a transitional government in Madagascar; Hillary Clinton wraps up her 11-day tour of Africa.

06/08/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Chadian former detainee speaks out on Guantanamo jail

In this edition: a Chadian former Guantanamo offers his harrowing tale of life in Guantanamo; following Hillary Clinton on her tour of Africa; and a look at the implications of Niger's constitutional referendum.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Nigeria suppress hundreds of 'Taliban'

In this edition: in northern Nigeria, more than 600 people have been killed in violent clashes between police and members of a fundamentalist Islamic group; and Ali Ben Bongo is picked as Gabon's ruling party candidate for the upcoming elections.

23/07/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Somalia, a lawless land

In this edition: an exclusive report on lawless Somalia where war has become part of everyday life; new developments in the affair of a French journalist in Ivory Coast who disappeared five years ago; innovative theatre in Avignon.

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