■ Lessons of Africa's year: What did West Africa countries most obviously share together in the year that has passed and what will they share ■ Ibadan riots verdict: After several months consideration the federal government has released the report of the commission of enquiry ■ Books and publications: The African experience: New approach to African literature 2nd Ed. By J. A. Ramsaron; Whispers from a continent by Wilfred Cartey; Perspective on African literature Edited by Christopher Heywood ■ Commercial news: Ghana devalues by 48 per cent: Following the US decision to devalue the dollar by 7.9per cent ■ Dateline Africa: OAU:Defence commission meeting: Opening the fourth session of the OAU defence commission in Addis Ababa Emperor Harle Selasse