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How stable is post-Kadhafi Libya?
24/01/2012 - African news explained

How stable is post-Kadhafi Libya?

The head of Libya's National Transitional Council, Mustafa Abdel Jalil, has warned that his nation could descend into civil war.

What price for Kano after attack
23/01/2012 - African news explained

What price for Kano after attack

The co-ordinated attacks by Boko Haram in Kano, Nigeria, killed both Muslims and Christians and could have an effect on the relationship between the two groups.

US conservationists chase Kenya's Samburu tribe off land
16/12/2011 - African news explained

US conservationists chase Kenya's Samburu tribe off land

In Kenya Samburu herdsmen were in court this week over alleged police harassment.

Tunsian TV chief accused of blasphemy
18/11/2011 - African news explained

Tunsian TV chief accused of blasphemy

The owner of a private Tunisian television station went on trial yesterday accused on undermining sacred values.

West Africa fights piracy upswing
08/11/2011 - African news explained

West Africa fights piracy upswing

West African countries are meeting today in Cotonou, Benin, to discuss a recent upsurge in pirate attacks.

Historic polls in Tunisia
23/10/2011 - African news explained

Historic polls in Tunisia

Tunisia is holding its first free elections today, the first to emerge from the Arab Spring. To find out more, we spoke to political scientist and Tunisia-watcher Francesco Cavatorta.

No change for foreign investors in Zambia
23/09/2011 - African news explained

No change for foreign investors in Zambia

In Zambia,opposition candidate Michael Sata has been sworn in as the country's new president.

Is aid to Africa worthless?
20/09/2011 - African news explained

Is aid to Africa worthless?

Is aid to Africa working or not? Does it really help poor people? Can scientific methods take the guesswork out of development aid?

Will Kadhafi face justice at the ICC?
15/09/2011 - African news explained

Will Kadhafi face justice at the ICC?

Will Libya's former dictator Moamer Kadhafi be able to travel freely across the African continent without fear of being arrested?

24/07/2011 - Festival d'Avignon

The Taiwanese connection at Avignon

Watching five dancers leap from chair to table and back with almost mechanical precision is one of the arresting moments at this year’s Avignon festival.

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