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Africa: Acid Test for Democracy As Nations Go to Polls
Nairobi - As world attention remains riveted on the US political campaigns and their implications for the Obama presidency, many may forget that in Africa there will be major tests for democracy this year.
Jonathan, others to parley on piracy, Al-Qaeda in West Africa
Leaders from the 15 states in West Africa's regional body will meet in Abuja next week for talks on regional security, including a rise in piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the bloc said Friday.
The fact that Africa is rich in natural resources has in the past been its own Achilles heel, we all know there's plenty of oil to be found in central and north Africa.
Guinea Bissau interim premier cleared for presidency
Guinea Bissau's main political party has endorsed the candidacy of the care-taker premier for the March 18 presidential poll.
NYT: Gadhafi's old allies launch new rebellion
After fighting for Qaddafi as he struggled to stay in power, Tuaregs helped themselves to sophisticated weaponry before returning to Mali Youths protest in front of national television headquarters in Bamako, Mali, on Thursday.
Qaddafi's Weapons, Taken by Old Allies, Reinvigorate an Insurgent Army in Mali
In life, he delighted in fomenting insurgencies in the African nations to the south.
Ban deplores use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau and called for the respect of the lawful civilian authorities in the West African country.
Just Released: "Sociedade de Empreitadas e Trabalhos Hidraulicos,...
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The Org of Islamic Co-operation Needs To Get Its Own House In Order Before It Lectures The West
Following the lobbying efforts of the Organization of Islamic Co-operation , resolution 16/18 was agreed by the United Nations.
IMF Concludes Staff Visit to Guinea-Bissau
An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mr. Paulo Drummond visited Guinea-Bissau during January 18-24, 2012.
Guinea Bissau: Beyond Compromises - Reform Prospects in Guinea-Bissau
The successful resistance of the Bissau-Guinean authorities to an attempted coup on 26 December 2011 is encouraging.
Paisley travels to Africa for peace and reconciliation efffort
Mr Paisley was appointed by the international community to bring his expertise and experience from the Northern Ireland Peace Process to the troubled West African nation.
Sierra Leone's President Ernest Koroma in attendance at...
Written by Ralph Sawyerr on January 21, 2012. Saved under Breaking News Tags: President Ernest Bai Koroma , President Yahya Jammeh , Sierra Leone , The Gambia President Ernest Bai Koroma has returned home with his 10 man delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Joseph B Dauda, after attending the ... (more)
Canadians donate more than 672,000 gift-filled shoe boxes
Canadians donated 672,274 shoe boxes packed with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies during the 2011 Operation Christmas Child shoe box campaign that ended recently.
GUINEA-BISSAU: Possibilities and pitfalls following president's death
BISSAU, 20 January 2012 - The death of Guinea-Bissau President Malam Bacai Sanha on 9 January from health complications could either perpetuate the instability that has long plagued the country, or provide an opportunity for political parties to negotiate a smooth, constitutional transfer of power which could in turn help shore up the country's ... (more)
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Is Political Stability Taking Root in West Africa?
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UN official reports greater stability in West Africa, but progress remains tenuous
Political stability is taking root in West Africa, a senior United Nations envoy told the Security Council today, cautioning, however, that progress remains tenuous and could be undermined by developments such the presence of an extremist group in Nigeria or the recent disturbances in Guinea-Bissau where soldiers reportedly tried to seize weapons.
Malam Bacai SanhA , who has died aged 64 after suffering from diabetes, was the president of Guinea-Bissau and one of the stalwarts in his country's struggle for liberation.
Thousands mourn veteran Turkish Cypriot leader
Armed soldiers stand guard next to coffin of Guinea-Bissau's President Malam Bacai Sanha in the national assembly in Bissau Veteran: Thousands attended an official ceremony on Monday for Turkish Cypriot veteran nationalist leader Rauf Denktash who died after a long illness.
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