UN genocide report, Nigeria independence day bombs, Niger hostages

Issued on: 02/10/2010 - 04:00

This week: the escalating stand-off between the UN and seven Great Lakes countries linked to genocide in DR Congo; twin bombings at Nigeria's national day celebrations; and a signal from Al-Qaeda that the seven hostages taken from Niger are alive.

By: William Niba

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