Mugabe's party ready to bury 'western NGO, the MDC'
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's party was on Saturday set to back his push for elections in the country early next year.
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UN council backs Ouattara in Côte d'Ivoire election
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday backed Alassane Ouattara as the winner of Côte d'Ivoire's disputed November 28 presidential election.
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Mbeki arrives to mediate in Côte d'Ivoire
Airport sources said Thabo Mbeki arrived on Sunday in Abidjan on an emergency mission to mediate after Côte d'Ivoire's disputed presidential election.
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Burma election losers attract new supporters
Burma opposition parties were heartened by an upsurge in applications for party membership, even though they won a few seats in November's elections.
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Burma poll holds little promise
New electoral laws exclude iconic democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi by barring anybody serving a custodial sentence.
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Photo finish for Aussie election
With polling day on Saturday, Australia's first woman prime minister is working overtime to overcome a strong challenge for her opposer.
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Kenya's political giants face off over new constitution
One is 78 years old and desperately trying to salvage his legacy. The other is 85 and past caring:Kenya's president, Mwai Kibaki, and his predecessor.
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Poll no challenge to upbeat Kagame
Rwandans go to the polls on Monday to return to power what many analysts describe as a "minority ethnic dictatorship" lorded over by Paul Kagame.
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Guinea counts votes with relief after peaceful election
Guinea's first free election since independence was met with praise and relief on Tuesday, but observers warned the days to come were crucial.
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Fragile Burundi kicks off electoral marathon
Burundi's peace deal and democratic ambitions will be put to the test on Monday, with the start of the first phase of an electoral marathon.
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