Africa news timeline June 09
Last updated: 22 july, 2009 - 14:43 GMT
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June 30th
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“Groundbreaking” report on Niger Delta oil industry sites pollution as key cause behind a lack of access to basic necessities.
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Cameroonians share their memories of the King of Pop
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Plane crashes in the Indian Ocean near the Comoros islands with more than 150 people on board.
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New phone tools assisting Ugandans with their daily lives
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June 29th
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MEND claims responsibility for oil platform attack in Delta state.
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African monuments join the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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A Lagos building collapses leaving a number of people dead.
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June 22nd
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Ethiopia rejects Somali appeal for troops to fight off Islamists. What next?
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Rwandan genocide court to decide fate of former minsiter.
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The World Bank says the global recession has worsened - it's impact on Africa is dramatic.
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June 20th
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The ongoing mystery of the arms-laden Equatorial Guinea-bound Ukrainian plane grounded by Nigerian authorities at Kano Airport.
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Somalia calls on its neighbours to send troops within 24 hours to help fight against Islamist insurgents.
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June 19th
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Tanzania's government sets July 31st deadline for Burundian refugees to return home.
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Seven journalists face sedition charges for criticising Gambia's president.
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SADC heads of state to review efforts to restore democratic rule in Madagascar.
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June 18th
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The Somali government blame al-Qaeda for a deadly suicide bombing.
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One in four South African men questioned in a survey admit to committing rape.
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Nigerian authorities detain arms plane bound for Equatorial Guinea.
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Somalia's capital suffers heavy fighting between government troops and Islamist insurgents.
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June 17th
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Mali strikes against Islamic militants for the first time
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The Sudanese government rejects criticisms of its human rights record.
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Soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo mutiny over non-payment of salaries.
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Talks to resolve Madagascar's political crisis suspended indefinitely- so what next?
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June 16th
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ICC ruling says former DR Congo vice president Bemba must stand trial.
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Investigation into WFP aid being fraudulently sold in Mogadishu.
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African and French leaders say their goodbyes to Gabon's President Omar Bongo.
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Sudan's government denies undermining the North-South peace agreement.
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June 15th
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Why are the South Sudanese not happy with the the 2005 peace agreement?
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Elizabeth Ohene considers news management
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Mulatu Astatke talks about his latest collaboration 'Inspiration Information'
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Gabon's civil society demand certain conditions for next presidential election
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Oxfam warns of deteriorating humanitarian situation in Eastern Congo
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Zambian doctors call off a national strike over pay.
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June 12th
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The experiences of a gay man in Togo
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Faster, cheaper telecommunications for East Africa as the undersea fibre optic cable is launched in Kenya.
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The Somali government try to re-establish a navy to patrol the country's coasts.
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Will the launch of a new fibre-optic undersea cable change how people use the internet in East Africa?
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11th June
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Wealthy countries failing to deliver on promised aid, a report says.
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Rwanda delivers its budget for the first time as a member of the East African Community.
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ADB's Arunma Oteh on why aid pledges must be met
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South Sudan sees the start of world's largest demobilisation of soldiers.
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Just 365 days until the first ball is kicked in Africa's first World Cup
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Mozambicans seek new lives away from the city
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Budget day in East Africa - Kenya may need more than US$1.3 billion.
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June 10th
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Gaddafi visits Italy - have Rome and Tripoli finally made up?
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As Gabon installs an interim head of state today, what lies ahead for the country?
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Could Africa gain more from the economic downturn? The continent's great and good believe so.
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Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi begins his maiden visit to Italy.
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June 9th
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Somali piracy is having a damaging effect on the economy of the Seychelles.
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A $15.5 million out of court deal between oil giant Shell and families of slain activists.
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Ofeibea Quist-Arcton recalls her meeting with President Omar Bongo of Gabon.
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Oil giant Shell's multi-million dollar settlement over Ogoni deaths.
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June 8th
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COMESA in Zimbabwe launches a Customs Union. Will it enhance trade?
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Africa's longest serving leader, President Omar Bongo of Gabon, is dead.
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The Virgin brand name is to be removed from the Nigerian national airline.
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African countries discuss the ICC's indictment of Sudan's President Bashir.
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South Africa's President Jacob Zuma warns of the widening gap between rich and poor.
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June 5th
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Why are disputes over land creating conflicts on the continent?
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Militants in the Nigeria's Niger Delta reject a new government amnesty.
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US probe million dollar alleged fraud involving a Liberian manager of World Vision international.
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June 2nd
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Fresh fighting in Mogadishu as thousands of refugees take shelter in Kenya.
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Women fleeing Darfur talk about living in perpetual fear and being deprived of their dignity after being raped by militants.
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Professor Etta Banda outlines the task she faces in her constituency
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Nigerian senior defence officials explain the military action in the Niger Delta.
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More flee Mogadishu 24 hours after fighting for control of a police station.
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Charles Taylor embraces Judaism
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June 1st
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Details are emerging of bombings in the far north east of Chad.
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General Motors file for bankruptcy protection - what's at stake for the motor industry in Africa?
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Malawi's Parliament opens with the President's party holding over a two-thirds majority.
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Mourning the death of Guinea Bissau's first president Luis Cabral.
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African movies at Big Apple showcase
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Recent Africa highlights
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What has happened to Chad's oil revenue?
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Using laughter to deal with work stress.
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Nigerians look to MEND to make moves towards peace
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Contraception adverts are said to be targeting the youth
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The President told Africa's young people they can effect change
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In conversation with Ivorian photographer Paul Sika
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