Simmering tensions run deep in Guinea

Guinea was rocked by deadly clashes this week. Fighting between protesters and security forces killed at least two on what was supposed to be a day of national reconciliation. Also, post-election violence in Ivory Coast forced hundreds of thousands to flee from their homes, but some are now making their way back. Finally, the NBA is on the lookout for new recruits - it says the basketball stars of tomorrow just might be in Africa.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Genie Godula

Presenter

14/03/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

War in Mali: on the frontline with the French army

This week, discover a special France 24 report from the frontline in Mali where French forces are attempting to drive out Islamist fighters from their mountain. Also, how life for French expats in Africa has changed in the wake of those kidnappings? And what's next for Kenya's new president Uhuru Kenyatta who's still facing charges of crimes against humanity in the ICC?

07/03/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: embedded with the French army

First, we bring you an exclusive report from our reporter embedded with the French army in northern Mali. Next, we look at how the Congolese M23 rebel movement has split into two with one wanting talks with the army and the other wanting to keep fighting it. Finally, we meet the African model who inspired French designer Yves Saint Laurent in the 1980s.

22/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: Arabs pay the price

Northern Mali is slowly getting back to life without Islamist rule, but for many Arab families, things are almost worse than before. Next, the case of Oscar Pistorius, accused of the murder of his girlfriend, is provoking a new debate on gun control in South Africa. And the short film "Asad" not only takes a hard look at how boys are pushed into piracy in Somalia - it's also up for an Academy Award.

14/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Could the next Pope be African?

Could the next Pope be from Africa? We look at some of the cardinals on the continent who just might be up for the Catholic Church’s top job. Next, history was made in Kenya this week as TV viewers watched their first ever live presidential debate. And there's shock in South Africa as national hero Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee 'Blade Runner', is charged with murder.

07/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Schools reopen in Mali's Gao as troops head north

It's back to business in Mali's northern town of Gao, after a year under Sharia law. Meanwhile, the region of Kidal is still at the heart of the fighting. Islamist rebels are reportedly hiding out in remote caves in the Ifoghas mountains. Finally, the Africa Cup of Nations football competition heads towards its zenith as Nigeria face Burkina Faso in the latter's first final ever.