Politics
European, African Observers say Madagascar Election Credible
VOA News, Antananarivo — Madagascar’s first presidential election since a military-backed coup was free and fair, European Union (EU) and Southern African observers said on Sunday, as early results trickled
Kenya’s William Ruto loses ICC trial attendance ruling
BBC News – The International Criminal Court has told Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto he must attend most of his trial on charges of crimes against humanity. Prosecutors had appealed
Tunisia: National mourning for police killed in clashes
BBC News – Tunisia’s president has announced three days of national mourning for eight officers killed by suspected militants in the central Sidi Bouzidi province. President Moncef Marzouki was speaking
New Violence Prompts Nigeria to Intensify Boko Haram Fight
Heather Murdock, VOA News ABUJA — In the wake of more insurgent attacks in Nigeria’s countryside, the Nigerian army says it is increasing security along northeastern roads. The Nigerian army
Ivory Coast, Liberia Seek Cross-Border Dialogue
Anne Look, VOA News DAKAR, SENEGAL — Ivory Coast and Liberia are starting a dialogue aimed at promoting reconciliation and increasing security. Cross-border violence has calmed in the past six
Nigeria: Jonathan Leaves for Israel On Pilgrimage, Official Visit – Presidency
Premium Times – President Goodluck Jonathan will late on Wednesday embark on a pilgrimage and official visit to Israel, the Presidency said. A statement issued on Tuesday by Reuben Abati,
Ghana: God has raised his hands on Ghana – Mahama
Ghana News Agency – President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana would soon come out of the socio-economic turbulence it is currently experiencing. He said: “developed countries such as the United
Rights Groups Challenge Kenyan Remark on Displaced People
Gabe Joselow, VOA News Nairobi — Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said all people displaced by post-election violence in 2007 and 2008 have been resettled. Rights groups say that is untrue
Cameroon’s Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Elections
VOA News – Cameroon’s ruling party has won a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, a move that extends President Paul Biya’s three decade hold on power. The Supreme Court Thursday
Only Four African Americans Have Ever Been Elected To The U.S. Senate In All Of American History
Think Progress – New Jersey voters elected Newark Mayor Cory Booker (D) on Wednesday to the seat once held by the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D). When he is seated, Senator-elect
