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A look at the issues behind one of the stories making headlines on the African continent.

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France considers extradition request from Benin over poison allegations

France considers extradition request from Benin over poison allegations

A French court is currently considering an extradition request for Patrice Talon, a Benin businessman who lives in Paris, to be sent back to Cotonou.

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Wednesday 05 December 2012

DRC government and M23 rebels set for peace talks

M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are to hold peace talks in Kampala with the Congolese government.

Tuesday 04 December 2012

Tanzanian tycoon Reginald Mengi must pay over a million euros to British blogger

The High Court in London has ordered Reginald Mengi, Tanzanian media tycoon, to pay more than a million euros in legal fees to a British blogger.

Monday 03 December 2012
UN's first annual Forum on Business and Human Rights will take place in Geneva, Switzerland

Foreign companies to invest in Africa's conflict zones

A growing number of foreign companies are investing in Africa - and not only in its blue-chip corporations.

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