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Last updated: 6 september, 2010 - 14:01 GMT

President Kagame is sworn in for a second term - we assess his achievements and challenges.

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New appointment clears the way for progress on South Sudan's referendum.

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New bill to tackle damage caused by alcohol signed into law in Kenya.

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Editor's Choice

African opinion

Elizabeth Ohene on taking things too literally

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Network sketch

Pooling musical talents for a new national anthem

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Akon

A conversation with the Senegalese-American superstar

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A fresh start

New skills for Zimbabwe sex workers

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Okada ban

Police in Sierra Leone crackdown motorbike taxis

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Spotting a fake

Using mobile phones to identify counterfeit drugs

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Egypt feels the heat

Ramadan power cuts test Egyptians

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Kick boxer

Meet Uganda's kick boxing champ Golola Moses

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Animal shapes

South Sudan's city blueprints give added aerial value

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Alcohol crisis

Problem drinking is killing communities in central Kenya
Mourning Mac

Ghanaians mourn Osibisa trumpeter Mac Tontoh

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King of the crop

Why are yams under threat in Ghana?

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African Performance

The winners of the 2010 drama-writing competition
Focus on Africa

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Irene's afropop

Ghana's Irene Logan performs new song 'Baby'

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Queen of Abidjan

Singer Queen Nadeija performs 'Saoupio'

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African Performance 2010

Mandida’s Shoes

Will she get a new pair in time to meet the prime minister?

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Focus on Africa Magazine

Footing the World Cup bill

Will the South Africa really reap the benefits?

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