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You cannot dictate to Rwandans-Kagame

President Kagame addresses Rwanda Leaders Fellowship at the Prayer Breakfast – Kigali, 13 January 2013 President Paul Kagame has expressed his disappointment in the western countries, stating that it is not their place to order Rwandans around regarding what they … read more »

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Guinea-Bissau: 6 Gunmen killed in Failed Coup Attempt

Six people have been killed in a gunbattle in troubled of Guinea-Bissau in what officials are calling a failed coup attempt. Officials in the West African country say government troops repelled an attack before dawn Sunday on the airforce base … read more »

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Cricket: India failed to reach the World Twenty20 semi-finals

India failed to reach the World Twenty20 semi-finals despite beating South Africa by one run in a gripping final Super Eight Group Two match on Tuesday. A total of 152 for six was not enough for India because in the … read more »

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Press Release: Statement By U.S. Secretary of State on Sudans oil deal

WASHINGTON, September 28, 2012 Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC September 27, 2012 I applaud today’s agreements between Sudan and South Sudan on security, oil, financial, nationality, and trade issues. This is a critical step toward the … read more »

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SPOTLIGHT-Nigerian Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar

Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar will challenge President Goodluck Jonathan as the consenus northern candidate in ruling party primaries ahead of a presidential election next year. POLITICAL CAREER: * He was one of the founders of the ruling People’s … read more »

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