In Kenya, President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga have reached a power-sharing deal following two months of violence. More than 1,000 people have died since Kibaki beat Odinga in a widely disputed vote late last year. Under the deal, Odinga will be named prime minister in Kibaki’s government. Odinga joined Kibabi at a televised ceremony announcing their coalition.

Raila Odinga: “With the signing of this agreement, we have opened a new chapter in our country’s history, from the era or phase of confrontation to the beginning of cooperation. We, on our side, are completely committed to ensuring that this agreement will succeed.”

The deal was brokered by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.