Africa
Anti-Wade Coalition Gathers Pace
Dakar, March 03, 2012 - Senegalese presidential challenger Macky Sall won new support on Friday as key figures in the country's street protests urged their followers to vote for him in next month's run-off against incumbent Abdoulaye Wade. ... Full story
Egypt Sets May 23 For Landmark Presidential Vote
Cairo, March 01, 2012 - - Egypt's presidential election will be held over two days starting May 23, the state election committee said on Wednesday, as the country's military rulers prepare to hand power to civilians after last year's overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. ... Full story
ANC to release final sentencing for suspended Malema
Johannesburg, February 29, 2012 - South Africa's ruling African National Congress said on Wednesday it would deliver its final verdict on the sentencing of suspended youth league leader Julius Malema later in the day. ... Full story
Senegal's Wade Heads For Tough Vote Run-off
Dakar, February 29, 2012 - Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade faces a tough presidential election run-off against his nearest rival after a campaign aide said on Tuesday that partial results ruled out a clear first-round victory. ... Full story
Senegal's Wade Claims Lead In Tight Election Race
Dakar, February 28, 2012 - President Abdoulaye Wade said on Monday he was leading a tight election race with his main rival, Macky Sall, as unofficial vote tallies pointed to a possible run-off between the two for the leadership of Senegal. ... Full story
South Africa's Mandela Released From Hospital
Johannesburg, Febrary 27, 2012 - Former South African President Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Sunday after a keyhole abdominal examination showed there was nothing seriously wrong with the 93-year-old anti-apartheid leader, the government said. ... Full story
Senegal's Wade In Tight Race For New Term
Dakar, February 27, 2012 - Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade is in a tight race with chief rival Macky Sall, according to early unofficial tallies from the West African state's most contentious poll in recent history, signaling a possible run-off between the former allies. ... Full story
Wade: Africa Envoy Seeks Compromise
Dakar, February 26, 2012 - Africa's top envoy has proposed Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade retire in two years if he is re-elected, in a bid to stamp out tensions on the eve of the nation's most contentious polls yet. ... Full story
Nelson Mandela Admitted to Hospital
Johannesburg, February 25, 2012- Former president Nelson Mandela has been admitted to hospital, the Presidency said. ... Full story
UN Chief Urges Zambia to Fight Corruption
Lusaka, February 25, 2012 - The U.N. chief has urged Zambian lawmakers to spare no one in the fight against corruption. ... Full story
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