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Page last updated at 18:02 GMT, Sunday, 29 November 2009

File photo of Rwandan fans waving national flags, 2005
Rwanda admitted to Commonwealth
Rwanda is admitted as the 54th member of the Commonwealth group of nations.
Behind Rwanda's bid
Rwanda opts for English
Country profile: Rwanda

President Obiang Nguema E Guinea holds presidential vote
One of Africa's largest oil producers, Equatorial Guinea, holds a presidential poll, with the incumbent likely to be re-elected.

Queue of voters, 28/11/09 Second day of polling in Namibia
The people of Namibia vote for a second day in presidential and parliamentary elections, with long queues reported in some areas.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Young Rwandanan enjoy a game of cricket Joining the club
Rwanda wrestles with cricket for Commonwealth bid
Egyptian soccer fans clash with anti-riot police during a demonstration near the Algerian embassy in Cairo (Nov 20, 2009) National outrage
How Egypt's World Cup exit exposed deeper frustrations
Giants snails in Lagos Africa in pictures
From giant snails to presidential street cleaners this week

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Journalist joy at Somali release
Row over World Cup reporting
UN's Congo policies 'must change'

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BUSINESS
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