Africa: Fri 03 Jul 09

As the African Union summit ends in Sirte, Libya, when are we to see a new African Union Authority? Niger's President Tandja continues his bid for a third term by inaugurating a new constitutional court. A new deal is signed that would see gas from Nigeria in European homes and industries.

Africa: Thursday 02 Jun 09

Guinea Bissau's presidential elections are set for a run off after the first round ends in deadlock. AU leaders discuss a recommendation to withdraw co-operation with the International Criminal Court in all cases involving Africans. What's in a name as Nigeria and Russia's Gazprom combine to form the N word. And, the challenge of delivering healthcare to pregnant women in South Sudan.

Africa: Wednesday 01 Jul 09

African leaders open the AU Summit in Libya. A new political party in Zimbabwe - led by a former finance minister. And Guantanamo Bay's youngest detainee, now in Chad, recalls his incarceration.

Africa: Tuesday 30 Jun 09

A Yemeni passenger jet crashes into the Comoros Archipelago. Also, Amnesty International says oil production in Nigeria has violated human rights. Plus if you thought that mobile phones were just for talking, think again!