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WEST AFRICA: Islam political influence may be waning
West Africa is among the most populous regions of the Islamic world. While Islam has played a...
West AfricaBENIN: President hopeful after parliamentary polls
Parliamentary elections were held on Saturday, after being postponed from March 25 due to...
BeninBENIN: Electoral commission row could delay polls
March 25 legislative elections are in danger of a last-minute delay, after the head of the...
BeninWEST AFRICA: Gas pipeline bolsters regional power grid
The long-delayed West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is scheduled to begin transporting Nigerian...
West AfricaPROSPECTS 2007: Polls challenge West African stability
Despite expectations of sustained economic growth, West Africa is likely to face significant...
VENEZUELA: Chavez Mali visit to boost energy ties
Speaking during a state visit to Mali yesterday, President Hugo Chavez called for greater African...
VenezuelaINTERNATIONAL: World Bank cancels debt
The World Bank announced yesterday the cancellation of 37 billion dollars in debt owed by 17...
InternationalBENIN: President-elect hopes to increase investment
The Electoral Commission yesterday confirmed that Yayi Boni won the March 19 presidential run-off...
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