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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Stories from 22nd - 28th February

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21st February

Tickets are now on sale for World Cup 2010, but are they a luxury most can’t afford?

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As the world focuses on Somali piracy- how big is the threat on west African waters?

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20th February

Ghana's President John Atta Mills delivers his first State of the Nation Address.

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19th February

Religious leaders round on Kenya's unity government about corruption at a fundraiser.

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High expectations in Ghana as President Atta Mills delivers his first State of the Nation address.

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Angola gears up for a debate on who should elect the president - parliament or the people?

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18th February

An alleged Al-Qaeda in Maghreb group says it abducted two diplomats in Niger.

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Allegations that tonnes of toxic waste from the UK are being dumped illegally in Africa.

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What has been achieved in Guinea's transition from military to constitutional rule?

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Kenya step up airport and border security following threats from Somali extremists.

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17th February

Sudan's government hails an initial agreement with the JEM rebels of Darfur.

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Equatorial Guinea's government blames Nigerian militants for an attack on the palace.

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South African Airways hit by another drug scandal at London's Heathrow Airport.

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Progress on Darfur Peace talks as Sudan's government and JEM rebels sign an agreement in Doha.

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16th February

Climate change contributes to the spread of Africa's leading killer disease, Malaria.

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Calls for the UN to take action to stop Ugandan rebel massacres in north eastern DR Congo.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) rejects a motion to prevent potential arrest warrants in Sudan.

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In South Africa the governing ANC gets an unexpected election boost from Nelson Mandela.

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15th February

Somalia's new Prime Minister outlines his vision for the country.

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Pressure mounts on the Liberian president to resign following her admissions at the TRC.

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Stories from 8th - 14th February | Stories from 1st - 7th February | Stories from January 09

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