
African news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa and Network Africa programmes; the Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from the continent - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.
Fri, 25 May 12
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17 mins
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A major set back for Al-Shabab militants in Somalia - African Union forces capture a key town from them. The UN human rights commissioner calls for the lifting of targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe And South Africa to share the hosting of the world's most powerful radio telescope.
Thu, 24 May 12
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17 mins
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The ICC rules four key Kenyan politicians must stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity.The World Health Organisation says a major offensive to finally eradicate polio is still needed. And is South Africa once more divided over issues of race after a portrait exposing the President goes on public display?
Wed, 23 May 12
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16 mins
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History is made in the land of the Pharoahs as for the first time Egyptians vote in a free presidential election - what are their hopes? Illegal diamond miners trapped underground in South Africa.
Tue, 22 May 12
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16 mins
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African Union forces launch an offensive in Somalia to capture the strategic area of Afgoye. Medicins Sans Frontiers say 100,000 Dafuris are at risk - has the world forgotten Darfur? And a new study shows the gains made in the fight against malaria continue to be undermined by fake drugs.
Mon, 21 May 12
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18 mins
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Protests in Mali over a deal between the interim government and Ecowas. The African Union shuttles diplomacy between the two Sudans- is it yielding results? And controversy continues over a caricature of South Africa's President Jacob Zuma.
Fri, 18 May 12
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17 mins
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Malawi's President Joyce Banda announces an inquiry into alleged attempts to frustrate her becoming president. ECOWAS opens talks with al Qaeda linked rebels in Mali. And is British aid contributing to falling standards in African primary schools?
Thu, 17 May 12
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19 mins
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21 days remaining
$300 million down- Ghana's government isn't getting what it expected from oil. Challenging Boko Haram - governors in northern Nigeria meet to find a solution. And South African Olympic medalist Elana Meyer on her memories of the games.
Wed, 16 May 12
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18 mins
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Speaking in court for the first time since being found guilty, Charles Taylor says witnesses were coerced into giving evidence against him. Floods cause chaos in Rwanda. And a new film on an Ethiopian village nurturing running champions.
Tue, 15 May 12
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20 mins
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EU forces launch their first mainland attack on suspected Somali pirates. A new report says the continent must do more to take advantage of its resources when it comes to food production. And an opposition protest in South Africa ends in clashes with trade union activists.
Mon, 14 May 12
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18 mins
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18 days remaining
South Sudanese people stranded for months in the north begin to arrive in Juba. Nigeria says its troops will be in Guinea Bissau by the end of this week as part of a regional military force. And turning the screw on China-South Africa moves to reduce imports of some Chinese goods into the country.
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