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Page last updated at 03:18 GMT, Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Supporters of opposition leader Andry Rajoelina attend a rally in the Malagasy capital Antananarivo on Monday
Madagascar rival claims mandate
Madagascar's opposition leader stakes a claim to lead a new government, hours after troops storm a presidential palace.
In pictures: Storming a palace
Malagasy views on stand-off
Q&A: Power struggle

Map Clashes in Sierra Leone capital
Police use tear gas to scatter supporters of rival political parties in Sierra Leone, amid reports women have been raped.

Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf at Lancaster House in London 16 March Downturn 'risks Africa conflict'
Leaders warn parts of Africa could be plunged back into conflict if they do not get help to recover from the global crisis.

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One man remembers the day Nigeria found oil
al-Shabaab fighters Text insurgency
SMS Islamists vying to seize Somalia and beyond
Khat bundle Legal high
Why some UK students are turning to khat

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