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21 found dead in Philippine hostage crisis, says military
21 people, who were among a group of journalists and local politicians abducted in southern Philippines, have been found dead, according to the region's military chief Major General Alfredo Cayton.
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Former PM calls on citizens not to accept Tandja's 'dictatorship'
Former premier Hama Amadou called Monday for Niger's citizens not to "bow to dictatorship" under President Mamadou Tandja (pictured) after Tandja won a referendum to extend his mandate past its December expiration date until 2012.
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Africa is fashionable
In this edition, Eve Jackson is in Niger for the International Festival of African Fashion to celebrate the intense African creativity and the development of young designers and models.
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Little taste of Ed Laurie
In this edition, British singer Ed Laurie is our guest for his new album 'Small Boat, Big Sea'. His song 'Albert' is inspired by author Albert Camus. And let's have a look at the International Festival of African Fashion.
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Music all over the world
In this edition, the International Festival of African fashion promotes African cultures. And Amobe Mevegue takes us to Mali with the new album of Amadou and Mariam and makes us discover the phenomenal australian music of Gurrumul Yunupingu.
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Ruling party sweeps to victory in controversial poll
The ruling party of President Mamadou Tandja has won a clear majority in a parliamentary vote largely boycotted by the opposition. The election was organised in defiance of international calls for a postponement.
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President risks sanctions to forge ahead with legislative poll
President Mamadou Tandja (pictured) ignored the risk of sanctions to go ahead with legislative elections on Tuesday despite international calls to delay the vote over an opposition boycott.
WEATHER
Floods affect hundreds of thousands in West Africa
Serious flooding after heavier-than-usual rainfall in West Africa has affected some 350,000 people, the UN says. Burkina Faso, Niger, Ghana, Guinea, Senegal and Benin have all been hit by the floods.
FLOODS
West African floods kill five, leave thousands homeless
Heavy rainfall has triggered floods across West Africa, killing at least five people, leaving thousands homeless in Burkina Faso, and smashing infrastructure in Niger and Senegal.
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President Tandja sets elections for mid-October
Niger's President Mamadou Tandja has signed a decree announcing a general election for October 20 to renew the parliament he dissolved in May, state radio says.
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President Tandja's new constitution put into effect
A new constitution extending the term limit and expanding the powers of Niger President Mamadou Tandja has been promulgated. The amendments to the constitution were validated by a referendum vote, despite severe criticism from the opposition.
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