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Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced an official investigation the unrest that broke out during election week, following…
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The president blamed for shattering Tanzania's aura of stability
Tanzania remains gripped by the aftermath of its worst post-election violence in decades, a crisis that has shaken its long-standing…
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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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Tanzania goes to vote in elections set to keep the same party in power for 7 decades
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania's governing party has been in charge for 64 years, for much of that time without any serious opposition.…
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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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Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to 'save' DR Congo from crisis
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to "save" his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in…
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Bennett, Eisenkot's 'Change Bloc' could redefine Israel’s future, say leading scholars
Professors Uriel Abulof and Yossi Shain tell The Media Line that the opposition’s fate hinges on legitimacy, unity, and courage to build a…
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Official campaigns kick off in Tanzania as main opposition leader remains in custody
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — The official campaign period has started for Tanzania's October general elections with incumbent President…
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Kenya opposition leaders demand president's resignation over shooting comments
GITHUNGURI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s opposition leaders demanded the president’s resignation over his call for police to shoot those found…
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Nigeria's opposition leaders form alliance in effort to unseat the ruling party in 2027
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's key opposition leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new coalition which they say is aimed at unseating the…
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Ugandan opposition bodyguard charged after torture, lawyer says
A bodyguard for one of Uganda's opposition leaders, Bobi Wine, has been charged with aggravated robbery, days after the head of the…
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro slams 'vague' accusations after attempted coup indictment
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday dismissed as vague accusations that he orchestrated an…
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Germany, France and Poland protest Georgia's turn against EU
Foreign ministers from Germany, France and Poland on Tuesday jointly called on the Georgian government to reverse course and resume…
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Venezuelan opposition leaders receive the European Union’s top human rights honor
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The European Union's legislature on Tuesday celebrated the bravery and staunch resistance of Venezuelan…