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Power struggle mars Somalia’s constitutional reform

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SOMALIA

The proposals must be approved in a referendum but have already drawn opposition accusations of a power grab by the president. Most notably, Puntland’s president has said his…

NCC dispute may inflame Somalia’s domestic tensions

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SOMALIA

SOMALIA: NCC dispute may inflame domestic tensions

Opposition will struggle to contest flawed Congo poll

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The announcement followed an electoral process marred by serious flaws. The leading opposition candidates have rejected the results and called for fresh elections to be held.

Liberia's electoral process may prove controversial

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LIBERIA

The process, which represents the country’s first use of biometric data for an election, was marred by irregularities. Meanwhile, key powerbroker Senator Prince Johnson of Nimba…

AFCON benefits will be limited for Ivorian government

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IVORY COAST

IVORY COAST: AFCON political benefits will be limited

Post-electoral crisis is likely in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR

President Andry Rajoelina is seeking re-election. A group of opposition presidential candidates are refusing to campaign until a number of demands are met, including the…

Liberian presidential election is too close to call

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LIBERIA

President George Weah of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is facing former Vice President Joseph Boakai of the opposition Unity Party (UP). This follows an October…

Early signs point to Congo election chaos

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CONGO-KINSHASA

CONGO-KINSHASA: Early signs point to election chaos

Electoral tensions in Mozambique may remain elevated

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MOZAMBIQUE

MOZAMBIQUE: Electoral tensions may remain high

Sierra Leone president may face future threats

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SIERRA LEONE

SIERRA LEONE: President Bio may face future threats