Hassan Sheikh Mohamud named Somali President

Somalia has reached a huge milestone since the collapse of its government in 1991. A country known for its two decades of lawlessness, it now has a new constitution and President that are internationally recognised. It's a huge change from the days when government ministers were forced to live in exile and extreme Islamists had control of the capital, Mogadishu. But slowly, with the help of African Union troops, Somalia is changing.

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By Claire WILLIAMS / Shona BHATTACHARYYA

14/10/2009 - FRANCE

International media scorn Jean Sarkozy's appointment

The imminent promotion of French President Nicolas Sarkzoy's son Jean to head a government agency has provoked outrage in France and abroad, where international media have piled scorn upon Sarkozy senior's latest move.

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14/10/2009 - TURKEY

Bridging the divide with Armenia

Over the weekend, representatives from Turkey and Armenia met in Zurich to sign a reconciliation agreement and normalise relations. Tonight, the Armenian President is going to Turkey to watch the national side play in a world cup qualifying match.

12/10/2009 - BENIN

Chirac campaigns against counterfeit drugs

Travelling to Benin, former French president Jacques Chirac called on governments around the world to join the fight against fake medication. In some developing countries, one in four drugs are counterfeit and potentially dangerous.

12/10/2009 - BENIN

Benin declares war on fake medicine

According to UN's Health body, one medicine in four in the developing world could be fake. In Cotonou hospital, in the southern Beninese city, one person dies due to counterfeit drugs per day.