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Friday, 2 August, 2002, 20:00 GMT 21:00 UK
AFRICA


Niger soldiers Niger rebels 'ready for attack'
Mutinous soldiers in south-eastern Niger are tightening their defences ahead of the expected arrival of government troops.

Angolan soldiers Angola's war 'is over'
The former rebel Unita movement officially disbands its armed wing, marking the end of the 27-year civil war in Angola.

Zimbabwean child searching for food Zimbabwe reconsiders GM grain
Zimbabwe indicates it may accept genetically modified maize from the US, after rejecting an earlier consignment.

Madagascar virus toll rises
An unidentified viral infection kills more than 150 people in Madagascar as people with flu-like symptoms are urged to get hospital treatment.
Uganda hails HIV success
Public education has been Uganda's secret weapon against Aids, the country's president tells the BBC.

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Liberian troops face execution for rape
Fighting erupts in Puntland
Migrants found dead on Spain coast
Congo rebels want foreign troops out
Swazi fury over jet purchase

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Result: Zamalek 3-1 Asec
Zamalek of Egypt defeat Asec of Ivory Coast to win their first game in the African Champions League group series.
Nigeria FA interview coaches
Nigeria's Football Association will announce their new national coach on Tuesday.



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Malawi closes net on grain scam
Malawian investigators call for senior officials who allegedly mismanaged the country's grain reserves to be prosecuted.


Oil minnow lures majors to Mauritania
An industry newcomer is attracting some of the biggest oil exploration firms to the little-known waters of West Africa.

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DR Congo and Rwanda
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Nigerians have a long and dishonourable history of avoiding paying tax
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US pressure has borne fruit with a Sudan peace deal but there is still no ceasefire, the BBC's Paul Wood says
Sudan's elusive peace

Three Nigerian police officers are sentenced to death for killing two alleged cult members at Benue State UniversityCult deaths
Policemen to hang for Nigerian cult killings

The Commonwealth Games are the first time athletes with disabilities have been fully integrated into a major competition for able-bodied competitorsNew era hailed
Commonwealth boosts profile of disabled sports

An industry newcomer is attracting some of the biggest oil exploration firms to the little-known waters of West AfricaFuelhardy?
Daring oil firm takes leap into Mauritania

UN Security Councils adopt a baby elephant in a symbolic gesture by its outgoing presidentIt's a boy
United Nations adopts baby African elephant

South Africa's internet professionals oppose government plans for web controlsNet 'hijacked'
South Africans challenge new cyber law

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Guinean opposition leader jailed for internet insult
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