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Zambian Vice-President Guy Scott Named Interim Leader Following President’s Death

Following the death of Zambian president, Michael Sata, the country’s vice-president, Guy Scott has been appointed as interim leader. Presidential elections to select a permanent new president will be held.

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Botswana President Khama To Be Sworn In For Second-Term

The 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

Tunisians 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

Close 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

President 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

Back 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?

Cape 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

The 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

Mozambican 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

TRADITIONAL 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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