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Mali: Junta forces prime minister to resign

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Mali has a new prime minister to replace Cheick Modibo Diarra who was arrested and then resigned earlier this week. Next, in Ghana, a new middle class is emerging, but not everyone is reaping the profits. Finally, we find out why Togo's team captain and star striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he's boycotting the African Cup of Nations tournament.

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