■ The old guard: The final departure of President Phibbert Tsiranana from the political scene in Madagascar ■ Nigeria prepares for 1974: A number of important decisions were taken at the first meeting of the international committee ■ An Al, African news agency? Fourteen African countries were represented at a workshop in Ghana on radio and television. ■ Books and publications: Kotoka's story: The life of Lt. General Kotoka: Hero of the 24th February revolution, by L. H. Ofosu Appiah ■ Commercial news: Gas venture taking shape ■ Dateline Africa: Ghana- What is a luxury?