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  • A Victory of Sorts

    05:01 GMT 18th April 2013

    Despite warnings from the international community, Kenyans have voted in an ICC indictee as president.
     
  • Quagmire Risk

    04:54 GMT 18th April 2013

    The French military intervention in Mali has been deemed successfull but securing lasting stability there while acknowledging the long standing grievances of the Tuares present a far bigger problem, writes Taman Ahmed Jama
     
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Business & Economics

  • Virgin Territory

    04:44 GMT 18th April 2013

    When it comes to their offshore gas potential, Tanzania and Mozambique have been described as phenomenal, with majors and independents rushing in to stake their claim. By Jon Offei-Ansah
     
  • Growing Potential

    04:42 GMT 18th April 2013

    Agro-processing is one of the fastest growing sub-sectors in Zambia with new markets opening up in the rest of Africa and beyond. By Nawa Mutumweno, Lusaka
     
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  • Voyage to the Future

    04:37 GMT 18th April 2013

    Since its creation in 1987, Akwa lbom has developed in leaps and bounds, particularly under the leadership of Governor Godswill Akpabio who is determined to transform the state once and for all so that it may take its rightful place in the global economy
     
  • Surprised by God

    04:29 GMT 18th April 2013

    Alex Omokudu, a Nigerian born pastor, has become a sensation in London because of his miracles and unique brand of pentecostal christianity.
     
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Politics

  • Jakaya Kikwete

    Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (born October 7, 1950) is a Tanzanian politician, the fourth and current President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Kikwete was born in Msoga, Bagamoyo District, Tanganyika in present day Tanzania. Kikwete was also the Chairperson of the African Union from 31 January 2008 to 2 February 2009.
  • Atta Mills

    John Evans Atta Mills (born 21 July 1944[1]) is the current President of Ghana. He was inaugurated on 7 January 2009, having defeated the ruling party candidate Nana Akufo-Addo by 50.23% - 49.77% in the 2008 election. He was Vice President from 1997 to 2001 under President Jerry Rawlings, and he stood unsuccessfully in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections as the candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
  • Jacob Zuma

    Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (born 12 April 1942) is the President of South Africa, elected by parliament following his party\'s victory in the 2009 general election.
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