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South Africa announces it is pulling its troops out of Central African Republic, after the death of 13 of its soldiers in Bangui. Meanwhile, in Soweto, residents celebrate Nelson Mandela's recovery in hospital. We also discover Ivory Coast's latest fight against internet scammers. Finally, we will catch up with singer Alpha Blondy at his recent concert in Paris.
In the Central African Republic, rebels have agreed to negotiate with the regime after seizing large parts of the north almost unchallenged. President François Bozizé had initially called on France to help stop the rebel offensive, but Paris refused. Next, South Africans reflect on how to put their failed land reform back on track. Finally, we take a look at a bestselling book on the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
French President Emmanuel Macron receives his Central African counterpart Faustin Archange Touadera in Paris, to discuss the situation in the African nation and the region. IMAGES
Bangui, Jan 4 (EFE / EPA) .- The president of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadera, was victorious in the elections of December 27 with 53.92% of the votes, according to the provisional results announced Monday by the National Elections Authority (ANE).(Camera: ADRIENNE SUPRENANT)SHOT LIST: CELEBRATIONS FOLLOWING FAUSTIN-ARCHANGE TOUADERA'S VICTORY IN BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUPLIC.
Bangui, Jan 4 (EFE / EPA) .- The president of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadera, was victorious in the elections of December 27 with 53.92% of the votes, according to the provisional results announced Monday by the National Elections Authority (ANE).(Camera: ADRIENNE SUPRENANT)SHOT LIST: CELEBRATIONS FOLLOWING FAUSTIN-ARCHANGE TOUADERA'S VICTORY IN BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUPLIC.
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).