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Clashes escalate in Yemen after crackdown

Clashes escalate in Yemen after crackdown

Soldiers opposed to President Ali Abdullah Saleh exchanged heavy fire with government troops in the centre of Sanaa as 28 people were killed.

Malawi risks becoming next Zim

Malawi risks becoming next Zim, says protest leader

Malawi risks going down the same road as regional basket case Zimbabwe, said the leader of recent anti-government protests that left 19 dead.

Malawi risks becoming next Zim

Malawi’s Mutharika refuses to step down

Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika on Thursday refused to step down as seven people were killed in violent anti-government protests.

Burkinabe police fire on youth protest, four hurt

Four students were injured during a protest on Friday, three by bullets, as Burkina Faso police opened fire to disperse the youths.

Guinea under fire after scores killed in opposition crackdown

International condemnation mounted on Tuesday after security forces in Guinea shot dead at least 87 protesters.

Madagascan protests turn deadly

Madagascar government soldiers killed and wounded several people on Monday when they fired into a demonstration in the capital, Antananarivo.

Ousted leader says he’s still president of Madagascar

Madagascar’s ousted leader, claiming he’s still president, said on Monday he was counting on his neighbours to help him return to his country soon.

Political theatre flourishes in Georgia

Georgians will tell you theatre is part of the national character.

Thailand revokes Thaksin passport over protests

Thailand revoked the passport of Thaksin Shinawatra on Wednesday, escalating a campaign against the fugitive former premier and his allies for alleged

Georgian opposition alleges arrests before rallies

Georgia’s opposition said dozens of supporters had been detained overnight ahead of mass rallies against President Mikheil Saakashvili on Thursday.

Madagascar’s new leader puts poverty first

Andry Rajoelina took charge on Wednesday as Madagascar’s acting president and vowed to curb poverty on the island.

Madagascar leader pays for letting his people down

President Marc Ravalomanana lost the backing of his people and the army after failing to live up to the popular support that brought him to power.

Madagascar’s president quits

Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana resigned on Tuesday, diplomats said, bowing to the inevitable after the army blasted its way into his offices.

Madagascan president facing end of reign

Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana vowed on Tuesday to die with his last remaining guards if necessary.

Soldiers seize Madagascan palace

Dozens of soldiers broke down the gates of an unoccupied presidential palace on Monday and took over the building.

Opposition says it’s seized power in Madagascar

The Madagascar opposition said on Saturday it had toppled the government of President Marc Ravalomanana and promised fresh elections.

Madagascar tensions mount as rivals dig in heels

The Madagascar opposition said on Friday it was close to toppling the government which called on the population to protect the presidential palace.

Pakistan extends crackdown against activists

Pakistan extended a crackdown against activists on Friday, banning rallies and arresting scores of people ahead of planned mass protests.

Sharif vows protest will change Pakistan’s destiny

Opposition leader Nawaz Sharif vowed on Wednesday to change Pakistan’s destiny as he urged the masses to defy a government clampdown and protest.

Pakistan bans protests, arrests activists

Authorities in Pakistan have banned protests and begun rounding up activists a day before a rally by lawyers that could challenge the government.