Benin's new constitution sparks political standoff

President Thomas Boni Yayi's proposal to amend the constitution -- which is widely viewed as a...

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Nigeria's political defection may have limited impact

Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, announced on December 12 that...

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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif yesterday appointed Lieutenant-General Raheel Sharif (not related to...

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The main opposition Democrat Party today began a censure debate in parliament against Prime...

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West and Central Africa's mix of 'frontier' and fragile states face varied prospects in 2014....

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After two years of tensions, Turkey recently exchanged high-level visits with Iran and Iraq. ...

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Newly appointed Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov has sacked the two deputy ministers he inherited...

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President Nicolas Maduro promised yesterday that the 'revolution' would enjoy a strong victory in...

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A presidential election is due this month to restore constitutional democratic government. After...

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The febrile Greek political climate worsened this weekend with the arrest of the leader and other...

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