From peace to polls, Angola steps closer to legitimacy
Six years after the end of a devastating civil war, polls in oil-rich Angola have cemented peace, legitimising its democracy.
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Obama slams 'shameless' McCain, Palin
Barack Obama ripped into John McCain and Sarah Palin as never before on Monday, accusing his Republican White House foes of "shameless" dishonesty.
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Opposition party acknowledges defeat in Angola vote
Angola opposition party Unita acknowledged defeat in last week's election, as the ruling MPLA savoured an overwhelming win.
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Victory seems guaranteed for Angola's MPLA
With nearly 55% of the ballots counted, Angola's ruling MPLA seemed headed for a massive victory in the first parliamentary elections in 16 years.
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Angolan ruling party claims election victory
Angola's ruling party has claimed victory in the oil-rich nation's chaotic landmark election despite opposition attempts to have the result cancelled.
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Voting in Angola resumes amid controversy
Voting in Angola's parliamentary election resumed on Saturday for an unscheduled second day.
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Angolan election 'has collapsed'
Angola's main opposition leader said late on Friday the electoral process had "collapsed" as he joined smaller parties in calling for a new vote.
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Zambia ruling party picks presidential candidate
Zambia's ruling party on Friday elected the country's vice-president, Rupiah Banda, as its candidate for an upcoming presidential vote.
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Zambia ruling party to select presidential candidate
Zambia's ruling party met on Friday to select a candidate for a presidential election to choose a successor to late President Levy Mwanawasa.
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Oil power Angola holds landmark election
Angolans voted on Friday in their first peacetime elections, with the ruling left-wing MPLA expected to keep a firm grip on the war-ravaged country.
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