Regional lines, rather than religion, are behind much of the country's post-election unrest.

One thing is very clear; Nigeria cannot afford to mess up again. This is a country that aspires for leadership in Africa. Let's hope this potentially great country turns over a new leaf during the next two weeks.

The conduct of people during the recent poll is a humbling reminder, of how the people of Lagos, and Nigeria, have an enduring faith that one day, they will get the leadership they deserve.

As Portugal edges towards having to accept a financial bailout, our correspondent warns that rather than signalling the end of a country's woes, such a move is just the beginning of a new chapter in a long and painful process of reform.

The Mozambican president has said that the Arab uprisings "serve as a warning for all of us", but our correspondent says that he doubts the likes of Mugabe, Dos Santos and Biya are losing too much sleep ... yet.