Botswana President Khama To Be Sworn In For Second-Term
28/10/2014The president of diamond-rich Botswana will be sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, after seeing off the fiercest challenge yet to his party’s half century of unbroken rule..
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Tunisia prepares for historic parliamentary elections
25/10/2014Tunisians head to the polls on Sunday for a historic parliamentary vote that will push the country further along the path to democracy than any of its Arab Spring counterparts..
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Botswana Heads for Tough Elections
23/10/2014Close to a million Batswana will go to the polls on 24 October in parliamentary and local government elections that are expected to be closely contested. With a day to.
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President Goodluck Jonathan Reshuffles Cabinet As FEC Approves U.S.$21.459 Million for Aviation
23/10/2014President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday effected some minor changes in his cabinet following the resignation of seven ministers who left the cabinet to run for elective offices in their respective.
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Madagascar: Ex-President Arrested After Return From Exile
14/10/2014Back home yesterday morning and after holding a press conference at his home in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo, Madagascar’s former President Marc Ravalomanana was taken by security forces, supporters at the.
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Breakthrough in Lesotho’s Political Crisis?
02/10/2014Cape Town — Mediators in Lesotho’s political crisis have scheduled a “major announcement” on efforts to arrange new elections, reopen Parliament and stabilise security. The office of South African Deputy.
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ICC To Question Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta Over Crimes Against Humanity
23/09/2014The International Criminal Court (ICC) has summoned Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to appear before the tribunal on 8 October. Judges want to question him over claims that his government has.
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Tensions Rise Ahead of Mozambique Elections
19/09/2014Mozambican President Armando Guebuza, speaking in his capacity as President of the ruling Frelimo Party, on Tuesday warned Frelimo supporters against a complacent approach to the 15 October general elections..
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Zimbabwe: Traditional Leaders Back Grace Mugabe’s Bid for Political Office
10/09/2014TRADITIONAL chiefs have backed Grace Mugabe’s bid for a seat on the Zanu PF politburo, joining the ongoing stampede by pro-ruling party groups not to attract suspicion by remaining silent.
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Ghana: Democracy Is Producing Prosperity – President Mahama
21/08/2014INTERVIEW Washington, DC —John Dramani Mahama, one of the leaders taking part in the U.S.-Africa Summit earlier this month, became president of Ghana in July 2012 following the sudden death of.
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