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Obama to push Africa democracy on landmark visit

Obama to push Africa democracy on landmark visit

Obama will go from the G8 summit in Italy to press his message that Africa needs good governance and economic progress. Copyright © 2009 AFP.ACCRA (AFP) — Posters of Barack Obama festooned the…
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Anxiety over Niger president's bid to set aside term limit

NIAMEY - Niger’s national bar association has warned that the ruling party’s proposed constitutional referendum to allow President Mamadou Tandja to stay on beyond the 10-year limit – deemed unlawful…
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Nigeria: Governors' Forum, Algon Oppose Moves to Reduce LG Tenure

Nigeria: Governors' Forum, Algon Oppose Moves to Reduce LG Tenure

NGF Chairman Bukola Saraki addresses panel at NDICopyright © National Democratic InstituteIbadan — Moves by some state houses of assembly to reduce the tenure of local government chairmen and…
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Independent Electoral Commissions Strengthen Democracy in Africa

Independent Electoral Commissions Strengthen Democracy in Africa

Washington — Independent electoral commissions help African nations provide a level playing field during elections while building a foundation for the sustainability of democracy on the continent,…
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U.Va. Conference to Examine Prospects for Democracy in Africa

Can democracy stabilize Africa?The University of Virginia's Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and U.Va.'s Miller Center of Public Affairs will host a conference, "Good Governance in…
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Who is leading Africa?

IntroductionSouth Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya are considered sub-Saharan Africa’s anchor states. Each country is the financial and infrastructure hub of its subregion, and each has played a robust…
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First HIV/AIDS Citizens' Awareness Health Program Judged Highly Successful

First HIV/AIDS Citizens' Awareness Health Program Judged Highly Successful

On Wednesday 15 April 2009, the Fomunyoh Foundation (TFF) launched its HIV / AIDS citizens’ awareness program under the appellation of Improving HIV/AIDS Knowledge andAccess to Healthcare (IYHAKAH)…
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