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BENIN: Independent Boni takes poll lead
Reformist independent candidate Yaya Boni has taken the lead in the first round of presidential...
BeninBENIN: Election suggests democracy now entrenched
Presidential elections were held on March 5. These elections mark the consolidation of Benin's...
BeninBENIN: Second round expected in presidential poll
Counting is underway in yesterday's presidential ballot, which will see President Mathieu Kerekou...
BeninAFRICA: Cotton key for poor franc zone economies
The success of the cotton sector is essential for sustained poverty reduction in Sahel countries,...
PROSPECTS 2006: Ivorian crisis blights regional growth
Most of West Africa has enjoyed relative political stability and strong economic growth since...
AFRICA: Public prioritises democratic institutions
African citizens reveal strong and growing preferences for democratic institutions. However,...
WEST AFRICA: Ivorian conflict takes toll on region
The four largest opposition parties yesterday withdrew support for October elections. Recent...
West AfricaAFRICA: Reform key for cotton farming after WTO ruling
Brazil's case against US cotton subsidies was the first instance of a developing country...
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