Iyad Ag Ghali: the Tuareg rebel at the helm of Ansar Dine

This week, we take a look at the leader of Ansar Dine. The group has been busy destroying ancient monuments in Northern Mali. Then, France's new government is promising a new kind of relationship with Africa. And finally France 24 reports exclusively from Togo on the taboo of mental illness and how it can mean a life in chains.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Genie Godula

Presenter

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.

14/05/2009 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Chad's government claims victory over rebels

In this edition: renewed bloodshed in Somalia sends thousands fleeing, in DR Congo, male rape victims speak out, Chad's government claims victory over rebels and Ugandan filmmakers are determined to develop their industry.