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C.A.R. ex-P.M. Touadera ahead after election

Early results show ex-premier Faustin Archange Touadera taking a surprise lead in presidential vote.

LAST UPDATE : Jan 03, 2016, 7:08 PM EST

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Abuse, torture described at trial of Chad's ex-president

Hissène Habré is charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes during his 1982-90 rule.

LAST UPDATE : Dec 31, 2015, 4:35 PM EST

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Threats put damper on holiday festivities

by Michael Lerner Several countries ban fireworks and street carnivals over the risk of crime and violence.

Published Date : Dec 31, 2015, 4:01 PM EST

Voting begins in C. African Republic elections

Presidential and parliamentary elections aim to restore stable government after years of turmoil.

LAST UPDATE : Dec 30, 2015, 3:51 PM EST

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Rwanda and Burundi: a tale of two constitutions

by Michael Lerner In contrast to Burundi's chaos, in Rwanda Paul Kagame's future is secured.

Published Date : Dec 25, 2015, 9:04 AM EST

Rwanda vote allows Kagame to extend term

Rwandans have voted overwhelmingly to allow President Paul Kagame to extend his term in office.

LAST UPDATE : Dec 19, 2015, 7:17 PM EST

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Former P.M. elected Burkina Faso president

Roch Marc Christian Kabore secured presidency outright after months of political unrest.

LAST UPDATE : Dec 01, 2015, 6:38 AM EST

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Rwanda Senate votes to allow Kagame a third term

Similar attempts to extend power have provoked violence in Burundi and the Republic of Congo.

LAST UPDATE : Nov 17, 2015, 7:43 AM EST

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U.S. lifts decade of sanctions against Liberia

President Barack Obama praised country's commitment to democracy since the end of the 2003 civil war.

LAST UPDATE : Nov 13, 2015, 4:44 PM EST

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Kenya’s plan for wall on Somali border crumbles

by Michael Lerner Workers have gone on strike, boding ill for the controversial anti-terrorism project.

Published Date : Nov 03, 2015, 2:35 PM EST

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