February 09 news timeline

February 09 news timeline

A power struggle in Madagascar brings demonstrators on the streets in violent protest; South Africa's COPE names political unknown Bishop Dandala as its presidential candidate; and former Malawian president Muluzi is arrested on corruption charges.

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14th February

Ethiopia's PM Meles Zenawi says he will help the new Somalia adminstration in any way.

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Roy Bennett, a senior official of the MDC party in Zimbabwe is charged with treason.

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13th February

Human Rights Watch accuses FDLR rebels of using civilians as human shields in eastern DR Congo.

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Congolese forces say they've killed forty FDLR rebels in an air raid on north east DR Congo.

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Can old and new work together in Zimbabwe's Unity Government?

3 mins 57 secs

12th February

Kenya's parliament votes against setting up of tribunal to investigate post election violence.

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How will Zimbabwe’s new finance minister Tendai Biti overcome economic disarray?

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It's budget day in South Africa and HIV Aids activists are calling for additional funding.

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A heightened police presence on the Island of Sao Tome causes fears of a coup plot.

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The Arab league and AU are petitioning the UN Security Council on behalf of Sudan.

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11th February

Madagascar’s ex-mayor warns his supporters to stay at home during counter-demo.

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Zimbabwe premiership is sealed as Morgan Tsvangirai takes the oath.

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MPs threatened in Kenya's ongoing saga regarding the proposed Tribunal Bill.

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Zimbabwe's MDC leader Morgan Tsvanigrai to be sworn in as Prime Minister today.

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10th February

Zimbabwe joint cabinet starts to take shape as MDC names new finance minister.

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South Africa is all set for general elections in April.

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International arrest warrants are a matter of concern for the Rwandan government.

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Four years since the UN began monitoring violations of children's rights in armed conflict.

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UN Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes ends four day visit to northeastern DR Congo.

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9th February

Kenya’s tanker explosion victims are laid to rest in a service led by President Kibaki.

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Madagascar’s Defence Minister throws in the towel following a weekend of violence.

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Abdi Razaak Aden, aid to new Somali President Sheikh Sharif, tells Farouk Chothia about peace plan for Mogadishu.

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JEM, a Sudanese rebel group is to hold talks with the Sudanese government in Qatar.

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8th February

Somalia's new leader was met with gunshots in Mogadishu, but he is in peaceful mood.

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More people die in violent protests in Madagascar as the president makes an appeal.

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