<p>Conakry's worst fears have been realised as 5 cases of the deadly Ebola virus are confirmed in the guinean capital..one fatal. The epidemic has already claimed dozens of lives in southern forests. Also the right-hand man of Ivory Coast's jailed former president appears before ICC judges in the Hague for the first time. Charles Ble Goude insists he is innocent of crimes against humanity.</p><br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

Today, 8 cheetahs were released into quarantine enclosures in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. <br /> <br />#KunoNationalPark #Cheetahs #PMModi

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In south Sudan the capital of Jonglei state falls into rebel hands as fighting continues. This alongside a poltical breakthrough between the two sides involved in bloody ethnic warring sees delegations head to Ethiopia for peace talks. Also parishes in both Cameroon and Paris celebrate the release of a French priest who was kidnapped in Cameroon 6 weeks ago. And we turn up the volume on the sounds of Africa over the past year. <br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

<p>A diplomatic spat between Pretoria and Kigali drags on, with the South African justice minister warning that the government will not tolerate the settling of political scores on its soil. Also, a toilet door and a cricket bat are key forensic evidence before the judge at the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius. Finally, dozens of opposition figures in Burundi are charged with rebellion.</p><br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

This piece first broadcast on 17 Dec 2012. Televised on UK's satellite television Sky News.

Sudan is holding elections. With Omar Al Bashir, an indicted war criminal assured of victory, how free, fair and representative can they be? The South Sudanese appears to be focusing on the referendum scheduled for January 2011, and the ceasefire between Mr Bashir and Jem cannot influence the outcome significantly. Mr Bashir is the favorite to win - leaving most Sudanese without true representation again. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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News on ECO, Climate Change , Ecology, Environment Degradation, Diminishing Glaciers and Mangrove Forests, Poaching, Illegal Fishing etc in Kenya & Africa. For more info - http://www.africaeconews.com

<p>On the eve of Algeria's presidential election there is not much doubt that the vote will deliver Abdelaziz Bouteflika a fourth term despite his failing health. Also the chief warden of Africa's oldest national park is shot four times near Goma. Emmanuel de Merode may have been targeted over his vigourous defence of Virunga Park's interests.</p><br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

<p>Another harrowing day in court for Oscar Pistorius. The South African track star throws up during his murder trial as the judge is presented with gruesome testimony about the autopsy of the girlfriend Pistorius shot last Valentine's day. Also UN investigators begin their probe into human rights abuses in Central African Republic.</p><br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

Supporters of Renamo, an ex-rebel opposition group in Mozambique, carry out a revenge attack on a police station. It's the latest incident in days of tit-for-tat violence. Meanwhile, a top Moroccan news editor appears in court after being charged last month with aiding terrorism. The case has incensed press freedom activists. And we hear from two new members of Germany's lower house who want to push diplomatic relations with Africa further up the political agenda.<br />http://www.france24.com/en/taxonomy/emission/20464<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

Regional leaders warn warring sides in South Sudan that civilians are paying for a ceasefire standoff with their lives. Meanwhile In Libya, More fatal violence hits Tripoli and Benghazi as ministers from the islamist JCP party quit saying the Prime Minister is incapable of getting a handle on security. And we take a look at how broken English is binding together multi lingual Nigeria. <br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

A peace deal between M23 rebel leaders and the Congolese government remains unsigned as Kinshasa balks at compromising with vanquished insurgents. Also, rights activists support calls for charges of immoral attire brought against a Sudanese woman to be dropped. And armed only with the tools of his trade, a Malian artist hopes the message of reconciliation that inspires his work will go some way towards healing his troubled country.<br />http://www.france24.com/en/taxonomy/emission/20464<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

In Libya, dozens of members of Gaddafi's regime are on trial, as militias continue to wreak havoc in the country. Next, a commission looking into last year's Marikana shootings in South Africa says the police withheld crucial evidence. Finally, Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita takes the oath of office - again - this time in front of international guests of honour. <br />http://www.france24.com/en/taxonomy/emission/20464<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

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The International Criminal Court apologizes for more delays to the crimes against humanity trial of Kenya's president. Also Congolese troops continue to seek out M23 rebels holed up in the forests after having been routed from their last stronghold. And we join our correspondent on the high seas of the Gulf of Guinea for an anti piracy naval exercise.<br /><br />http://www.france24.com/en/taxonomy/emission/20464<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

<p>Uhuru Kenyatta becomes the first serving head of state to appear at the International Criminal Court, charged with crimes against humanity. Also, Ivory Coast's oldest political party is under strain as internal feuds over who to back at next year's presidential elections erupt. And France 24's reporters speak to the photojournalist behind the Paris exhibition entitled “Africas”.</p><br />Produced by Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi and Phoebe Lanzer Wood<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

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