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Burundi President’s Commission Says People Want Term Limits Removed

Burundi could scrap presidential term limits from its constitution after a commission set up to hear public views on governance said most citizens wanted no curbs on the number of.

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Strong Opposition Bid Seen in Gabon Presidential Election

By Emilie Iob Gabon President Ali Bongo is facing a tough challenge in his bid for another term in office. The runup to Saturday’s vote has been tense, with the.

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Angola’s Ruling Party Picks Leaders Ahead of 2017 Election

Angola’s ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) has recently elected new party leaders, including a former army general, seen as a front-runner to succeed long-time president José.

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South African Opposition Wins Control of Johannesburg

South Africa’s main opposition party on Monday won control of the local government in Johannesburg, the country’s economic hub, unseating the ruling party, which has run the municipal council since.

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Zambia’s Lungu Says to Limit Spending, Boost Economic Growth

By Reuters Zambia will control expenditure and take measures to boost economic growth, President Edgar Lungu who was re-elected to the helm of Africa’s second-largest copper producer at a vote.

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Zambia’s Reputation as Stable Haven Tested After Contentious Poll

Anita Powell These are worrying times in Zambia, a southern African nation that takes pride in its peaceful, democratic history. After the president won re-election by what seems like an.

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Zambia President Lungu Re-Elected in Close Vote

Zambia’s president has been re-elected in a closely contested vote that the opposition claims was rigged. The electoral commission said incumbent Edgar Lungu, of the ruling Patriotic Front won more.

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One Year On – Has the Treasury Single Account Been of Benefit to Nigeria’s Economy?  

  Nigeria’s President Mohammadu Buhari rode on the back of his zero tolerance for corruption to Aso Rock Villa, Nigeria’s seat of power. Upon assumption of Office, the President together with his team.

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Zambia Elections: President Lungu Leads

By Stella Mapenzauswa and Chris Mfula President Edgar Lungu was leading in Zambia’s presidential election on Monday, with 85 percent of the constituencies counted, but his main rival demanded a.

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Zambia’s Lungu Keeps Slim Lead with Half of Votes Counted

Zambian President Edgar Lungu maintained a slim lead over his main rival on Sunday with nearly half of votes counted as the opposition called for greater urgency in releasing results.

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