This week, we read about troops in Mali recovering Timbuktu and Gao from Isalmist rebels, the new pledge made by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe to donate half of his fortune to the poor, and Togo making Afcon history.

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This week, we get the latest from Mali, Davos, and the African Cup of Nations.

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This week, we read about the crisis in Mali, the hostages in Algeria, and take a look at how social media is making a positive impact in Uganda.

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This week, we read about the inauguration of Ghanaian President Mahama, the African Vodafone division eclipsing the European division in earnings, and the African Cup of Nations.

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In this week’s news round up, we look at the stampede in Ivory Coast, Libya lifting travel bans, and the South African matriculation rate for 2012.

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