From Crises in ECOWAS and Zimbabwe's Opposition, to a fine example of African Leadership. Ghana limbers up for Elections and why South African/Nigerian rivalry is about more than just Football
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* We examine the state of ECOWAS, the West African bloc, as Senegal postpones elections and as 3 Sahelian countries announce their decision to leave. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Dr ABDEL FATAU MUSAH admits that sanctions against Niger were 'not well handled' and that there's now a need for dialogue to get the 3 states back.
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*Former top tier ZANU PF member, turned independent presidential contender, SAVIOUR KASUKUWERE tells us about the shrinking democratic space in Zimbabwe and where he thinks NELSON CHAMISA went wrong with his CCC Party.
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*As AFCON reaches its finale, renowned sports journalist, GARY AL SMITH, explains why minnows Cabo Verde have done so well in the tournament, and gives us insight into the rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria - it's about more than just football.
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Plus, DONU explains why so many people have been moved by the death of Namibian president HAGE GEINGOB.
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And PATRICK surveys the candidates in Ghana's forthcoming elections including a new, wealthy interloper.
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