West Africa
Ivory Coast Withdraws Ambassador From Senegal
West Africa | 11.07.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
In an ongoing diplomatic row, Senegal says Ivory Coast is recalling its ambassador over allegations that Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade supported an opposition leader in Ivory Coast’s contentious elections.
Guinea: Elections Proposed For October 31
West Africa | 10.26.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Alpha Conde (L), leader of Rassemblement du Peuple de Guinee (RPG), talks to former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo of L’Union des forces démocratiques de Guinée (UFDG) during a meeting between both political parties on June 26, 2010. Guinea’s electoral commission has proposed October 31 as the date to hold a delayed presidential run-off election, [...]
No Surprise As Guinea Delays Elections Indefinitely
West Africa | 10.25.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Guinea decision to indefinitely delay its presidential election run-off just two days before it was to be held, should surprise very few people. However, doubts remain regarding the West African state’s hopes for civilian rule amidst a fresh wave of protests.
Ghana: Ministers Grounded Until 2011 Budget Approval
West Africa | 10.15.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Ghana President John Atta Mills has banned all ministers from official travel outside the West African country until the 2011 budget is wrapped up, the government has announced.
Guinea Announces Run-off Election Date
West Africa | 10.06.10 By Randy Odaga
Guinea will finally hold the delayed second round of its presidential election on October 24, a spokesman for the president of the military-ruled West African minerals producer has said.
Nigeria Celebrations Rocked By Blasts
West Africa | 10.01.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Two car bombs have exploded in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, as the country marks its 50th independence anniversary.
Nigeria: 50 Years of Sovereignty
Features, West Africa | 10.01.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
A swarm of hot air balloons and fighter jets cascade across the skies of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, for the umpteenth time.
Nigeria Replaces Military Chiefs
West Africa | 09.09.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
In his boldest move yet, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan replaced the heads of the military and security services Wednesday, consolidating his hold on power months before elections in Africa’s most populous country.
Niger: New Constitution First Step Towards Democracy
West Africa | 08.13.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Niger’s civilian transitional authorities adopted a new constitution on Thursday aimed at reducing presidential powers, and ensuring greater transparency in the allocation of the nation’s natural resources to states.
Rwanda’s Kagame Wins By Huge Margin
West Africa | 08.11.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Incumbent Paul Kagame has won 93 percent of votes cast, according to the electoral commission, in a Rwandan presidential election that opponents say was marred by repression and violence.
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