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France's Marine Le Pen, fighting court conviction and running for presidency
Marine Le Pen has run for the French presidency three times before, but now that she has decided to attempt it a fourth time, she has…
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After presidential election, Ugandan police detain a key ally of opposition figure Bobi Wine
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Police on Thursday detained a key ally of opposition figure Bobi Wine, accusing him of participating in bouts of…
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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
For supporters of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, his resounding victory in the just-concluded election is a vindication of his…
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Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in provisional results from Thursday's presidential election, the electoral…
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Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
The head of Uganda's electoral body says he has received threats warning him against declaring certain presidential candidates the winners…
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The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election
As Ugandans go to the polls next week they are faced with a choice of propelling a leader into his fifth decade in power or backing a…
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Flavio Bolsonaro retracts suggestion of a ‘price’ to end 2026 election bid
Far-right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has reaffirmed his commitment to running in Brazil’s 2026 presidential race, despite criticism that he…
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A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
Had last week's coup attempt in Benin been successful, it would have become the ninth to take hold in the region in the last five years…
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Why some African countries are prone to military takeovers
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday…
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Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims
Western embassies in Tanzania, including the UK and France, have called on the authorities to release all bodies of those killed in the…
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Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have…
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Guinea-Bissau’s military takeover highlights the nation’s sorry history of coups and a deepening crisis across the region
Army generals in Guinea-Bissau seized power on Nov. 26, 2025 – the eve of a scheduled official declaration of the winner in the West…
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Tanzania president wins election as hundreds feared dead in unrest
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election, securing another term in office amid days…
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Election protesters defy army chief in third day of Tanzania unrest
Protesters have taken to the streets in Tanzania for a third day, defying warnings from the country's army chief to end the unrest.…
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Cameroon's bishops call for calm after opposition declares election victory
Cameroon's influential Catholic Church has called for calm, as fears grow that violence could erupt once official results from the…
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Ivory Coast's leader urges youth to vote in key election, touting himself as best choice
ABIDJAN. Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara called on the country’s youth to vote in large numbers in the…
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What to know about the Madagascar army colonel who was 'in the shadows' before launching a coup
A little-known army colonel became Madagascar's president Friday after a rapid power grab that saw him sworn in as his country's leader…
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Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?
The world's oldest head of state - 92-year-old Paul Biya - has promised Cameroon's electorate "the best is still to come" as he seeks his…
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What is at stake in Malawi's elections?
The people of Malawi are set to vote for their next leader, following a turbulent five years involving economic turmoil, natural disasters…
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Colombian ex-leader known for contentious war on rebels pays tribute to slain presidential hopeful
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe on Saturday paid tribute to slain presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay…
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Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?
Cameroon's constitutional council has upheld the decision by the country's electoral body to exclude opposition leader Maurice Kamto from…
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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president
Cameroon's opposition leader Maurice Kamto has been excluded from the list of candidates in the 12 October presidential election. Only 13…
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Ghana's president inaugurates a special task force to tackle illegal gold mining
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana's president launched a special task force on Tuesday to combat rampant illegal gold mining and smuggling that…
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Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule
Uganda's long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been declared the governing party's candidate in next year's presidential…