DR Congo: government troops vs M23 rebels

This week our reporters meet those caught in the middle of a military conflict in southern DR Congo, as the Mai Mai militia take on the M23 rebels. Next, we hear from an Ivorian man who claims he was illegally tortured and detained by the army. Finally, we get a sneak peek at the latest dance production by South African choreographer Desiree Davids.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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