GUINEA-BISSAU: Army reform will challenge new leader

On June 28 Guinea-Bissau held a first round presidential election. Guinea-Bissau held the...

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BENIN: Global downturn adds to Yayi's woes

Benin's economic difficulties, aggravated by the current global downturn, are adding to political...

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Microfinance has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry and millions of poor people depend...

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An El Nino climatic effect is likely to bring drought conditions to South-east Asia within...

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Amid the economic crisis and rising unemployment, a recent spate of apparently unrelated and...

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Global financial crises have traditionally triggered radical policy shifts in Latin America. The...

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The decision is a major setback for the government's plans to finance an increase in social...

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Three factories in the Leningrad region town of Pikalyovo will reopen tomorrow, thanks to the...

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The Kyrgyz government yesterday accused neighbouring Uzbekistan of establishing "illegal" border...

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Despite 15 years of post-apartheid governance, South Africa is confronted by widespread popular...

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