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Page last updated at 19:05 GMT, Sunday, 12 July 2009 20:05 UK

Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso in Brazzaville (10 July 2009)
Congo polls close amid veto call
Polls close in the Republic of Congo, amid low voter turnout and an opposition boycott based on fraud allegations.
Timeline: Republic of Congo
Country profile: Republic of Congo

Werner Greiner (l) and unidentified woman in image released by group on 18 February 2009 Al-Qaeda releases Swiss hostage
A Swiss tourist held hostage for six months by al-Qaeda militants in Mali has been freed, Swiss and Malian officials say.

Captain Moussa Dadis Camara (file image) Guinea on alert for 'attack plot'
Guinea's government says it has put the army on high alert after uncovering plans for an attack on the West African country.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
US President Barack Obama prepares to speak to the Ghanaian parliament Tough love
"Brother" Obama speaks straight to Africa's heart
Youssouf Fofana, courtroom sketch 'Barbarian' case
Ivorian immigrant accused of brutal French murder
A tourist takes pictures in Roman Theatre in Sabratha Destination Tripoli
Is Libya ready for an era of mass tourism?

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Ghana rolls out the red carpet for Barack Obama
Barack and Michelle Obama leaving the US on Sunday for their week-long trip which ends in Ghana Africa's pride
Ghanaian view on being chosen for Obama visit
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Could South Sudan clashes herald return to civil war?
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G8 pledges to boost food supplies
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