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Thousands of Egyptians protest on the streets against their goverment

In Cairo police fired water cannon and scuffled with protesters outside the Supreme Court.

Anti-government protest planned in Egypt

Opposition groups in Egypt to stage Tunisia-style protest against President Mubarak's government.

Calls for Ivorian cocoa export ban

Alassane Ouattara, Ivory Coast's internationally recognised leader calls for a ban on cocoa exports

Sierra Leone pledges troops to overthrow Laurent Gbagbo

Head of Sierra Leone's armed forces tells BBC that troops will be committed to topple Gbagbo.

New rebel group in Rwanda?

Countries from the Great Lakes region claim a new armed group has been formed to fight the Rwandan government

Uganda's President Museveni explains why he wants another term

After 25 years in power President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is seeking re-election at this year elections.

Heading South

We meet a Southern Sudanese woman living in northern Sudan.

Resident Presidents

The United Nations are in the presidents' firing line.

Extremes season

Growing old in South Africa

Eco-tourism in Sierra Leone

John Obey village - a tourist's dream?