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DR Congo elections: 18,500 candidates, 32 million voters, 3 chaotic days

With over 18,000 candidates and 32 million voters, organising elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a huge logistical challenge. We take a look at the three-day elections that have just taken place in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest country. Meanwhile, it’s a race against the clock in Durban - our team reports from the climate change conference hoping to find a successor for the Kyoto protocol. Finally, we take a look at the effect of recent kidnappings on Mali's tourism industry.

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.
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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