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The African Union's Standby Force, intended to intervene in crises across the continent, is finally getting ready for action - almost 20 years after it was established. Training exercises were held in the Kalahari desert of southern Africa.

NewsX: India's silicon valley has hit a new level of intolerence. An African National in Bengaluru was physically assaulted and abused racially, leaving him badly injured.<br /><br />Wandoh Timothy, who has been working in India for over 10 years now, was brutally beaten and subjected to a racist slur last week, all because he asked two men on a motorbike to drive properly.<br /><br />44-year-old Wandoh was on his way to pick up his daughter from school, last week, when the incident took place.<br /><br />The two men on the bike blocked his route and began to beat him viciously. He says another 10 men joined the original two to take part in the beating. He was hit on his back with a huge stone and the attackers left him bleeding on the road. <br /><br />He told NewsX he tried to leave the spot, to just get away, but was not allowed to.<br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br /><br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br /><br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive

An estimated 60% of voters have turned out for Madagascar's presidential elections. Many are counting on the polls being a turning point for the poverty-stricken country. Also, after days of delays Tunisia's Islamist government and the secular opposition start talks aimed at breaking months of political deadlock. Finally; African style for Africans - a new museum opens in South Africa hoping to boost local appreciation of the best of the continent's design talent.<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

The International Criminal Court backs off its insistance that it try a former Libyan spy chief. Abdullah al Senussi will face justice at home. This comes as African foreign ministers gather in Addis Abbaba to discuss if they even want to be onboard with the world court. And though Nigeria is oil rich it is rice poor. Critics say the continent's second economy should be growing its own.<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

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The African Unions Standby Force, intended to intervene in crises across the continent, is finally getting ready for action - almost 20 years after it was

In a special report from DRC, our correspondents highlight the fear in which many around the eastern city of Beni live. Also, a political rift continues to escalate into violence in South Sudan. Thousands flee more gunfights in Juba as the military puts down an alleged coup. And Frenchman Michel Thierry Atangana loses his appeal against a 20-year sentence in Cameroon. Its supreme court gives no reason for the decision, he says he has been politically persecuted. <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

The fourth report from the ALDEPAC Conference in Kampala. <br /><br />Video report of the ALDEPAC Conference "Good news from Africa - the role of Parliaments in improving the image of Africa" <br /><br />Event dates: 20/02/09 to 22/02/09 Location: Speke Resort and Conference Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda <br /><br />The Liberals and Democrats for Europe, the Pacific, African and the Caribbean, ALDEPAC, are organising their annual conference in Kampala, on 20 - 22 February 2009, thus bringing together African parliamentarians from 22 different African states, and Liberal and Democrat Members of the European Parliament. <br /><br />MEP's Concerned: <br />Thierry Cornillet, Graham Watson, Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Johan Van Hecke, Nathalie Griesbeck, Renate Weber, Thierry Cornillet, Bernard Lehideux, Johan Van Hecke, Nathalie Griesbeck, Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Jelko Kacin, Ignasi Guardans Cambó <br /><br />For more information: <br />Crosse Edel - Tel: +32 2 284 31 28 Mob: +32 498 16 17 80 <br />Vanden Broucke Willem - Tel: +32 2 284 43 80 On <br /><br />ALDE Website: http://www.alde.eu/en/details/....news/aldepac-confere <br /><br />[Events] [Meeting] [Statements] [ALDEADLEReport] [Language EN] <br /><br />090219-ALDEPAC-2009-Kampala-ID04

In South Africa, whites still earn six times as much as blacks, which makes it hard for blacks to afford college. Now the government has announced an increase in university fees, and students are demanding free tuition. DW reports from Johannesburg.<br />For more news, go to: http://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/s-9097

<p>South African peace icon Desmond Tutu warns the ruling party that it is failing to fill the shoes of its predecessors. Whilst hailing the gains the country has made in nearly two decades since the end of apartheid, Tutu expresses disappointment in the ANC.</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

Georja Calvin-Smith is joined by the President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, to discuss what's driving African economic growth and holding the continent back. Also Mali's, biggest northern city faces its first shelling since Islamists were driven out earlier this year. Finally, in the first of our series on undocumented African workers here in France, our correspondents take us on the road.<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 third report from the ALDEPAC Conference in Kampala. <br /><br />Video report of the ALDEPAC Conference "Good news from Africa - the role of Parliaments in improving the image of Africa" Event dates: 20/02/09 to 22/02/09 Location: Speke Resort and Conference Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda <br /><br />The Liberals and Democrats for Europe, the Pacific, African and the Caribbean, ALDEPAC, are organising their annual conference in Kampala, on 20 - 22 February 2009, thus bringing together African parliamentarians from 22 different African states, and Liberal and Democrat Members of the European Parliament. <br /><br />MEP's Concerned: <br />Thierry Cornillet, Graham Watson, Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Johan Van Hecke, Nathalie Griesbeck, Renate Weber, Thierry Cornillet, Bernard Lehideux, Johan Van Hecke, Nathalie Griesbeck, Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Jelko Kacin, Ignasi Guardans Cambó <br /><br />For more information: <br />Crosse Edel - Tel: +32 2 284 31 28 Mob: +32 498 16 17 80 <br />Vanden Broucke Willem - Tel: +32 2 284 43 80 <br /><br />On ALDE Website: http://www.alde.eu/en/details/....news/aldepac-confere <br /><br />[Events] [Meeting] [Statements] [ALDEADLEReport] [Language EN] 090220-ALDEPAC-2009-Kampala-ID03

The UN issues a call to action over spiralling violence in Central African Republic as France promises to boost its military presence in the country. Also, the International Criminal Court reverses a decision allowing Kenya's president to decide when he can and cannot attend his crimes against humanity trial in The Hague. And our correspondents head out to South Africa, where staff at game reserves are getting specialist training in the battle against poaching.<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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French troops comb Central African Republic's capital Bangui for rogue rebels. With hundreds dead after days of violence, residents cheer as weapons are confiscated. Also, France 24 speaks to the leader of Uganda about his take on the International Criminal Court's prosecution of his Kenyan counterpart. And world leaders head to Soweto ahead of tomorrow’s huge Soccer City send-off for the late Nelson Mandela.<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>International concern about the deadly West African outbreak sees the Confederation of African Football postponing qualifying games for the continent's 2015 tournament. Meanwhile, scores of families flee escalating turmoil in Libya. As warring militia continue to battle around Tripoli, the weak central government hopes for international help. And here in France, 20 African soldiers who took part in Operation Dragoon on the shores of Provence 70 years ago are decorated.</p><br />Programme produced by Georja Calvin Smith and Mary Colombel<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