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Baaba Maal: Senegalese superstar
08/11/2011 - CULTURE

Baaba Maal: Senegalese superstar

He's sung with Bono and now he's promoting education and development via music. Senegalese singer Baaba Maal joins us on today's special show to discuss how music can change West Africa. We find out what inspirational words Nelson Mandela shared with him and what he's got in store for London 2012.
Eradicating extreme hunger and poverty (part 2)
27/09/2011 - 7 BILLION OTHERS

Eradicating extreme hunger and poverty (part 2)

We continue our focus on the first of the UN Millennium Development Goals: to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty. We gather accounts of everyday life in Rwanda, Senegal, Madagascar, Guatemala and Cambodia.
Dadaab's refugees
04/08/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Dadaab's refugees

We start in Kenya, where the world's biggest refugee camp is struggling with the influx of people seeking aid. Next, Senegal may finally succeed in getting rid of an unwanted former Chadian dictator. Finally, we discover the influences behind Ivorian singer Gotta Lago's trademark sound.
Defiant protesters demand president's departure
23/07/2011 - SENEGAL

Defiant protesters demand president's departure

Despite a ban on demonstrations, thousands have gathered in the Senegalese capital to demand the departure of President Abdoulaye Wade who wants to run for a third term in next year’s election, in breach of the constitution.
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Fears of fresh violence ahead of rival marches
22/07/2011 - SENEGAL

Fears of fresh violence ahead of rival marches

Both supporters and opponents of Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade (pictured) plan to hit the streets Saturday, raising fears of new violence. The demonstrations come one month after a clash between police and protesters left over 100 injured.
Wade proposes early presidential elections
15/07/2011 - SENEGAL

Wade proposes early presidential elections

Senegal may hold early elections after President Abdoulaye Wade proposed moving next February’s scheduled election to an earlier date following criticism from the opposition. He said, however, that he “remains committed” to the current timetable.
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Newly independent South Sudan faces poverty and unemployment
14/07/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Newly independent South Sudan faces poverty and unemployment

As celebrations subside in South Sudan, the reality of independence and its challenges sets in: the population is amongst the poorest in the world. In the Horn of Africa, the UN are urging officials to think of long-term solutions to avoid drought. And we take a look at Alain Gomis's latest film "Aujourd'hui", or "Today", the story of a man who knows he has just one day left to live.
Hissene Habre's elusive trial: an African 'legal soap opera'
11/07/2011 - JUSTICE

Hissene Habre's elusive trial: an African 'legal soap opera'

For two decades, victims of former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre’s repression have attempted to bring him to justice. But the latest twist in the long-standing case has once again highlighted Africa’s failure to try its former leaders.
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Senegal calls off extradition of Hissene Habre to Chad
11/07/2011 - SENEGAL

Senegal calls off extradition of Hissene Habre to Chad

Bowing to international pressure, Senegal decided on Sunday not to extradite Chad's former president, Hissene Habre (pictured), back to his own country, where he has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
UN urges Senegal not to extradite Habre to Chad
10/07/2011 - SENEGAL

UN urges Senegal not to extradite Habre to Chad

The UN human rights chief Navi Pillay on Sunday urged Senegal not to send Chad's former president, Hissene Habre (pictured), to his own country. Chad has sentenced Habre to death for the torture and killing of political opponents.
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