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afrol News, 19 January - Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the AU mediator for Côte d'Ivoire, left the country noting ex-President Laurent Gbagbo was breaking promises and that time was "running out". But he managed to get Ghana to support military action.

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Little faith in Tunisian opposition

afrol News, 18 January - A US Embassy cable from 2006 discussed the possible replacement of Tunisia's Dictator Zine El-Abedine Ben Ali. It left little faith in the opposition but in many ways foresaw PM Mohammed Ghannouchi's attempt to consolidate the ruling party's power and who will attempt to gain power.

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Who will rule Tunisia?

afrol News, 17 January - In Tunisia, the revolution goes on and the protesters are determined to sweep the entire ancien régime out of government offices. But organised democratic opposition parties are weak and split, while the military forces may be waiting for their chance.

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afrol News, 14 January - The massive popular protests against the regime of Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali have been successful. This evening, President Ben Ali fled the country and handed over powers to Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi.

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afrol News, 14 January - As the South Sudan independence referendum has reached its 60 percent turnout threshold and secession becomes likely, key open questions become pressing. The issues include borders, the economy, debts, democracy and human rights.

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» 11.11.2010 - Gambia coup "only matter of time"
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» 22.10.2010 - "Coup attempt" foiled in Niger
» 19.10.2010 - "Ethiopia abused aid to bribe voters"
» 13.10.2010 - Zimbabwe war of appointments
» 13.10.2010 - Equatorial Guinea opposition leader detained
» 11.10.2010 - Sahrawis awake to government opposition
» 07.10.2010 - Chiefs, army, farmers "plotting Mugabe victory"
» 07.10.2010 - Ethiopia urged to free all political prisoners
» 04.10.2010 - Neighbours lose patience with Swaziland
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» 15.07.2010 - Rwanda's Kagame wasting last goodwill
» 15.07.2010 - Gambian "coup plotters" sentenced to death
» 08.07.2010 - Guinea-Bissau could head towards new chaos
» 29.06.2010 - Ivorians follow Guinea vote with envy
» 29.06.2010 - Crackdown on Swaziland opposition
» 28.06.2010 - Burundi failed election completed
» 28.06.2010 - Guinea hailed for first-ever free elections
» 17.06.2010 - People asked to define Zimbabwe constitution
» 16.06.2010 - Comoros crisis over; elections agreed
» 15.06.2010 - Equatoguinean dictator snubbed by UNESCO
» 11.06.2010 - Gambia dictator collecting titles
» 09.06.2010 - Mysterious bomb attack on Swazi oppositional
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» 07.06.2010 - Niger constitution nearing
» 04.06.2010 - EU to keep freezing Madagascar aid
» 28.05.2010 - Zimbabwe talks dragging on
» 28.05.2010 - Conflict over Ethiopia election results
» 27.05.2010 - Zimbabwe's main free newspapers re-licensed
» 24.05.2010 - Ethiopian poll met with scepticism
» 24.05.2010 - Guinea-Bissau power struggle building up
» 17.05.2010 - Swazi police disrupts activist's funeral
» 17.05.2010 - Sudan's Islamist leader Turabi arrested
» 14.05.2010 - Swaziland unionist denied burial
» 14.05.2010 - UN praises Guinea, Niger transition
» 12.05.2010 - Swazi trade unionist "killed" in custody
» 22.04.2010 - Rwanda opposition leader conditionally released
» 21.04.2010 - Mali set for constitution referendum
» 21.04.2010 - Sudan election results censored
» 21.04.2010 - Gabon opposition union legalised
» 21.04.2010 - Rwanda opposition leader arrested
» 19.04.2010 - Coup attempt in Madagascar...?
» 19.04.2010 - Kenyan leader speaks out on constitution affair
» 16.04.2010 - What hope for Sudan...?
» 16.04.2010 - Niger transition timetable nears
» 15.04.2010 - Madagascar rivals resume dialogue
» 15.04.2010 - Sudan govt dismisses rights violation claims
» 14.04.2010 - Military threat sparks Madagascar dialogue
» 14.04.2010 - "Guinea security reform on track"
» 14.04.2010 - Rwanda press gagged in run-up to polls
» 13.04.2010 - Ethiopia's free election promise, hot and cold
» 13.04.2010 - "Wave of kidnappings" in Equatorial Guinea
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» 22.03.2010 - Sudan "repression in north and south"
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» 17.03.2010 - Gabon opposition warns of coup
» 16.03.2010 - Niger junta demonstrates reform will
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» 08.03.2010 - Guinea sets election date
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» 04.03.2010 - ICC prosecutor submits 20 names
» 04.03.2010 - Six security officials sacked
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» 03.03.2010 - Ruling on Namibia polls Thursday
» 03.03.2010 - Cameroonian journos tortured
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