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Malawians push for speedy Cashgate trials

The largest financial scandal to hit Malawi has rocked domestic and international confidence. Blantyre, Malawi – With more than $250m siphoned off from government coffers, citizens here want officials to.

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Thousands rally in Niger in support of president

Thousands of supporters of Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou rallied in the capital Niamey on Saturday in a show of force against an increasingly well-organised and vocal opposition movement. The rally,.

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Tunisia approves new constitution, appoints new government

Tunisia’s national assembly approved the country’s landmark new constitution — its first since the ouster of longtime president Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali three years ago. The text was passed with.

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South Africa opposition parties merge

South Africa’s main opposition party has announced anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele will be its presidential candidate this year. Ms Ramphele, the companion of late black consciousness leader Steve Biko, only.

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Central African Republic MPs meet to elect new leader

The Central African Republic’s interim parliament is meeting to elect a new president, amid continuing violence. Eight candidates are running for the post following the forced resignation of ex-leader Michel.

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Tunisia’s parliament voting on milestone constitution

Tunisia’s 2011 revolution inspired other Arab spring uprisings Tunisia’s national assembly has begun voting on a long-delayed new constitution. It is to be voted on article by article and politicians.

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Ex-finance minister wins disputed Madagascar presidential election

Former finance minister Hery Rajaonarimampianina won Madagascar’s first presidential election since a coup in 2009 but his closest rival said the vote was rigged, raising concerns the island could remain mired in.

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France’s President, Francois Hollande wants bigger U.N. role in Central African Republic

French President Francois Hollande has asked the United Nations to play a bigger role in the Central African Republic, Hollande’s office said in a statement on Friday. France deployed a.

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Mali’s government presents treason case against former president

Mali’s government said on Friday it had presented to the country’s highest court a case for high treason against former President Amadou Toumani Toure, who was toppled in a coup.

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Former Egyptian Prime Minister arrested

Egyptian police arrested former Prime Minister Hisham Qandil in an apartment in Giza governorate, according to state-run news agency EGYNews. Qandil had been sentenced by a court to one year.

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