Mali: A year of chaos

In the last months Mali has plunged into chaos, turning the country into a major flashpoint for the international community. Meanwhile tensions are high in Nairobi as Kenyans view the city's Somali residents with suspicion as al-Shabab is blamed for attacks in their country. Finally Benin tries to wipe out the practice of killing children accused of sorcery.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Genie Godula

Presenter

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.

THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Nigeria suppress hundreds of 'Taliban'

In this edition: in northern Nigeria, more than 600 people have been killed in violent clashes between police and members of a fundamentalist Islamic group; and Ali Ben Bongo is picked as Gabon's ruling party candidate for the upcoming elections.

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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