Happening around the Africa: -MPs in Lagos state, Nigerias economic hub, pass a bill banning smoking in public places, including restaurants and on public transport. -South Sudan President Salva Kiir accuses the UN peacekeeping mission of acting like a parallel government, as his forces recapture territory from rebels. -The new leader of the Central African Republic Catherine Samba-Panza has pledged to form a government based on skills rather than religion as she sought to end months of Christian-Muslim bloodshed. -A 29.6-carat blue diamond is discovered in Cullinan mine in South Africa, which is famed for its production of the rare stones. -Libyas Islamist Justice and Construction Party, the second largest party in the interim administration, says it is quitting the government. - Leading Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina comes out to say he is gay, making him one of the most high-profile Africans to do so. -Ghana win and Libya fight back to draw to book their places in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship. -BBC News
Posted on: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:24:00 +0000
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