Gabon: First cabinet meeting since President Bongo was taken ill

The government of Gabon has held its first cabinet meeting in three weeks, as the controversy surrounding the ill health and absence of President Ali Bongo continues. In Sudan, the economic crisis bites harder as cash machines in Khartoum run out of banknotes. The United States announces plans to reduce its forces in Africa by 10%. Plus, our Resident Presidents.

Photo: Gabon's President Ali Bongo, Reuters