http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 07 February 2012 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Body of a Chinese worker killed by Sudanese rebels is recovered as Red Cross negotiates for release of 29 Chinese hostages. Boko Haram blow up a police station in northern Nigerian. And Malians flee Tuareg rebels and head into Burkina Faso. Nigerian militants threaten South African business interests in that country. Protestors gather in Dakar as Senegal's election campaign gets underway. And Egypt's aid from US is at risk as NGO's are pursued overfunding. 702's Africa correspondent Jean Jacques (JJ) Cornish gives John a round up of the most important news stories happening on the African continent. Three days of national mourning have been declared by the authorities in Egypt after at least 74 people died in clashes between rival football fans in the city of Port Said. Nigerian authorities arrest Boko Haram spokesman. And international arrest warrant out for former Zambian president's son. A group of workers remained captive for a fifth day in Sudan, in separate incidents that show the dangers China faces as its worldwide presence grows. Donor countries and aid organisations announce new push to get rid of "forgotten” tropical diseases. And acquitted Rwandan genocide suspects a looking for homes. African Union left in limbo following leadership vote impasse. Two people left dead in Senegalese protests against President Abdoulaye Wade standing for a third term. And Al Shabaab bans the Red Cross from operating in the areas of Somalia under its control. 702's Africa correspondent Jean Jacques (JJ) Cornish gives John a round up of the most important news stories happening on the African continent. The election battle between Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Jean Ping eclipses all else at the AU summit. And has South Africa lost the leadership role in Africa that was the bedrock of Thabo Mbeki's presidency? Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma takes her AU election campaign into overdrive. Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga backs US rescue operation in Somalia. And Egyptians upbeat as they celebrate one year since start of revolution. Moammar Gadhafi loyalists seized control of a Libyan city and raised the ousted regime’s green flag, an official and military commanders said Tuesday, in the most serious revolt yet against the country’s government. And efforts by Botswana's three main opposition parties to form a coalition have already foundered, dimming hopes that they can challenge the long-ruling Botswana Democratic Party.