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Polling stations are closing and counting begins in Bangui, Central African Republic, for the first round of the presidential and legislative elections. The vote was marred by the latest flare-up in a long-running civil war, with many voters unable to cast their ballots. IMAGES
Polling stations open for presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic, as the country remains torn by civil war and a new rebel offensive threatens the capital. IMAGES N°8XT4BJ
Leaders from Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Niger and Ghana gather in Bamako's Sheraton Hotel to try break a dreadlock between Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and protest movements demanding his resignation in an escalating political crisis. IMAGES
The government of Central African Republic signs a peace deal in Bangui with the armed groups that control of most of the country. It is hoped that the accord will bring an end to a bloody, years-long conflict.
South Africa announces it is pulling its troops out of Central African Republic, after the death of 13 of its soldiers in Bangui. Meanwhile, in Soweto, residents celebrate Nelson Mandela's recovery in hospital. We also discover Ivory Coast's latest fight against internet scammers. Finally, we will catch up with singer Alpha Blondy at his recent concert in Paris.