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Elections In Africa: Top 5 Predictions For 2014

The political environment in a country is key to economic growth and development. Generally, if a country must thrive, political stability is a pertinent ingredient. The situation is the same.

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New Prime Minister Appointed In Mali as Entire Government Quits

A new prime minister has been appointed in Mali to succeed Oumar Tatam Ly, who has resigned from office – along with his entire government. Mr Ly was elected last.

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Gambian Women Demand Seat At Political Table

The countdown to the Gambia’s 2016 general elections has begun with a rare move to bring together female politicians from across the divided political spectrum to ensure increased female representation..

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Egypt’s Army Chief, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to resign and declared his candidacy in coming national elections

Egyptian army chief Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced Wednesday that he would resign and declared his candidacy in national elections that are expected later this year. Defense Minister El-Sisi, 59, must.

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Zimbabwe Government slashed Salaries for parastatal and local authorities

Government has slashed salaries and perks for parastatal and local authorities’ bosses to US$6 000 monthly, pending finalisation of a comprehensive salary structure being crafted by the Cabinet Committee on.

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Kenyan president and cabinet to take pay cut to help bring down the government’s wage bill

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that he and his cabinet will take a pay cut to help bring down the government’s wage bill. President Kenyatta said that he and.

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Algeria’s President Bouteflika to run for re-election

President Bouteflika casts his ballot in local elections in November 2012 Algeria’s president, who has not publicly addressed the country for nearly three years, will be running for a fourth.

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Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe Turns 90 years old – Dictator or Freedom Fighter?

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turns 90 on Friday. In the West, he is perceived as a dictator, but in Africa he still has many supporters. Robert Mugabe – a dictator!.

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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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