Cash in hand: The money trail between France and Africa (part 2)
13/09/2011 - THE DEBATE

Cash in hand: The money trail between France and Africa (part 2)

Will fresh allegations of huge cash handouts to Nicolas Sarkozy’s predecessor and his entourage help or hurt France’s president as he mounts his re-election bid? François Picard’s panel examines a long tradition of dirty deals via France’s former African colonies.
Cash in hand: The money trail between France and Africa
13/09/2011 - THE DEBATE

Cash in hand: The money trail between France and Africa

Will fresh allegations of huge cash handouts to Nicolas Sarkozy’s predecessor and his entourage help or hurt France’s president as he mounts his re-election bid? François Picard’s panel examines a long tradition of dirty deals via France’s former African colonies.
Nigeria: rise of sectarian violence
30/12/2010 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Nigeria: rise of sectarian violence

In this edition: sectarian violence flares up again in Nigeria. The wealth amassed by the family of South African President Jacob Zuma causes controversy. And lay down your Kalashnikov and pick up your mike - a group of musicians fight extremism with hip hop in Somalia.
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Gabon's election dispute rumbles on

For over forty years, the country was ruled by one man, Omar Bongo. After his death, elections named Ali Bongo, Omar's son, the new president. However, two other candidates are also claiming victory. And they're not backing down.
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