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02/03/2012

African press review 2 March 2012

Poaching in Cameroon, a possible free trade agreement between two Kenya and Tanzania and breaking off an engagement in Nigeria, are all stories in some of Africa's papers today.

05/01/2012

African press review 5 January 2012

Calls for a strike over fuel subsidies in Nigeria, the killing of a top al-Shebaab commander in South Somalia and a row over motorbike taxis in Cameroon's largest city Douala grab the headlines in ...

Cameroon goes to the polls
09/10/2011 - African news explained

Cameroon goes to the polls

Cameroon heads to the polls today with incumbent President Paul Biya set to extend his 29-year rule, aided by a divided opposition and a single round election.

Commonwealth bids for French backing at G20
06/10/2011 - African news explained

Commonwealth bids for French backing at G20

The head of the Commonwealth met French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris last night.

27/09/2011

African press review 27 September 2011

Tolls to pay for the huge cost of a new stretch of freeway, Winnie Madikezela Mandela winning awards, and counterfeit drugs are all in the African papers today.

26/09/2011

French press review 26 September 2011

The on-going troubles of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi,  Cameroon President Paul Biya's chances of re-election and more bad news for French President Nicolas Sarkozy as the French ...

Cameroon's presidential election campaign kicks off
26/09/2011 - African news explained

Cameroon's presidential election campaign kicks off

The campaign for the 9 October presidential election in Cameroon kicked off at the weekend.

10/08/2011 - UK - Cameroon

Air France refuses to carry deported gay Cameroon man from UK

A gay Cameroonian man who faces expulsion from the UK will be allowed out on bail from a detention centre after Air France refused to transport him.

World Tracks music chart
18/06/2011 - World Tracks

World Tracks music chart

RFI maintains a proud tradition of monitoring what is best in the world of music with a monthly look at the top album releases making ripples in the industry.

World Tracks top ten May-June 2011
16/05/2011 - World Tracks

World Tracks top ten May-June 2011

There are some outstanding releases this month to set us up for a hot summer. Top of the pile has to be the pulsating second album by Seun Anikulapo Kuti.

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