141: joy and relief across Kenya

The negotiations between Kenya's political rivals following the presidential elections two months ago have gone through several twists and turns. Earlier this week, it seemed talks had broken down once again, as mediator Kofi Annan seemed to throw up his hands in despair. Yet, as reported in today's linked article from Kenyan newspaper The Standard, a power-sharing deal was finally signed yesterday - and celebrations rang out across the nation. There is a long road ahead, as politicians try to make new roles work and to agree a way forward on key policy issues, and communities attempt to rebuild themselves. But even from a distance, the optimism across Kenya is palpable. As Kofi Annan said, 'let the healing begin'... (Photo from AFP via BBC online.)