- FRANCE 24

09/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: rebel attacks tear the country apart

In Mali, the Tuaregs who once fought for Muammar Gaddafi have returned home with a new quest for independence. However, their clashes with government troops have forced 30,000 people from their homes. In Nigeria, religious violence has both Christians and Muslims on edge. Our reporters meet refugees lost in the chaos with no help in sight. Finally, the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the final with Zambia facing Ivory Coast.

09/02/2012 - 2012 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Ivory Coast to face Zambia in African Nations Cup final

Ivory Coast secured a place against Zambia in the African Nations Cup final after defeating Mali 1-0 in the semi-finals Wednesday. The two teams will face off in the Gabonese capital of Libreville on Sunday.

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28/01/2012 - IVORY COAST

EXCLUSIVE: Ivorian president vows reconciliation

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouatarra insisted there will be no "impunity" as he vows to bring to justice those who committed crimes in the violence which followed last year's disputed elections.

27/01/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Alassane Ouattara, President of Ivory Coast

In Paris for a state visit nine months after the French and UN helped overthrow his predecessor, Alassane Ouattara rebutts claim he is beholden to Paris. After the transfer of Laurent Gbagbo to the ICC, François Picard asks if more prosecutions will follow.

27/01/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Ivory Coast's Zahoui defends cautious approach to Nations Cup

Ivory Coast, a team packed with attacking flair, have come under fire for their ultra-cautious approach in this year's Africa Nations Cup. But the Elephants' coach, Francois Zahoui, said his team have simply learned from past errors.

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30/01/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Ivory Coast make quarters after second cup win

Ivory Coast secured a place in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals after beating Burkina Faso 2-0 on Thursday.

26/01/2012 - France - Ivory Coast

Ouattara, Sarkozy sign security deal in Paris

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara and French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed a security deal on Thursday to ensure French forces offer training and equipment to the former colony without interfering in its internal affairs.

26/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

South Sudan: ethnic tensions threaten Africa's newest nation

We take a closer look at the violence rocking a newly independent South Sudan. We then drive through the streets of Abidjan as authorities seek to restore order to Ivory Coast. Finally, we get a taste of the atmosphere in Gabon, which is hosting the Africa Cup of Nations for the very first time.

26/01/2012 - France - Ivory Coast

Defense tops agenda in Ouattara's first French visit

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara will sign a new security agreement with President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris Thursday in his first state visit to France since French troops helped oust his predecessor in April.

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26/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

A pact against austerity, reaching from Paris to Washington?

It's François Hollande who gets most press attention in today's papers - as he reveals his 60-point-plan for France. A lot of the papers are also comparing him to Barack Obama - with both campaigning on a platform of equality and higher taxes for the rich.