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Something Poetic about Ethiopia

Juan Manuel Castro Prieto/ Gallerie VUThe Paris VU gallery is putting up a magnificent exhibition, dedicated to the life-long work of photographer Juan Manuel Castro Prieto.

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Zimbabwe: Battling the banks

Finance Minister, Tendai Biti, has allayed fears that the liquidity crisis would worsen/Photo/ReutersZimbabwe's battling banking sector repatriated at least US$71 million in a week to ease a liquidity crisis that straddled the country's stricken economy.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 16:55

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Happy Birthday Mr. President Mugabe, A beauty pageant perhaps?

At 88 President Robert Mugabe's biggest challenge is to maintain power in his own party, Zanu-PF/Photo/ReutersPresident Robert Mugabe, a veteran of many battles turns 88 on Tuesday and a string of extravagant festivities have been lined up to "celebrate his legacy".

Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 14:20

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Carlos Feijo: the future of Angola's foreign relations

Carlos Feijo and Map of Angola/ REUTERS/ JAMuch of Angola's post-war economic success has been based on credit lines from Portugal, Brazil and China. Carlos Feijó speaks to The Africa Report about the future of Angola's foreign relations.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 15:27

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Trend Hunter: Reality Check for Reality TV in Africa

Nigerian IdolBig Brother Africa has been enchanting viewers for six years now, luring African audiences who crave local content. In the past, television producers have written Africa off as a place not deserving of its own locally-produced entertainment.

Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 20:01

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‪Betrayal fears after EU sanctions ease‬ on Zimbabwe

The sanctions and asset freeze were meant to force Mugabe and his allies to reform/Photo/ReutersThe European Union on Friday eased travel bans on two Zimbabwean ministers, six journalists and 20 companies, in a move aimed at normalising frosty relations between the bloc and the southern African nation.

Last Updated on Friday, 17 February 2012 18:10

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