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Statement of EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on Sierra Leone presidential elections

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, made the following statement today: “Following the announcement by the National Election Commission (NEC) of the results of the presidential elections held on 17 November 2012, … read more »

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Somaliland Democracy: Relentless Perseverance

By: Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi Somalilandsun – “Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans, who look upon complete equality of manhood [mankind]…[and] “Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans, who look upon complete equality of manhood [mankind]…[and] believe in fraternity, equality and … read more »

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Somaliland: Lonely Democracy

By: by: Robleh M. Raghe (Lafcanbe) IndepthAfrica — Colourful flags and campaign posters are waved around by young and old, candidates are giving enthusiastic speeches in front of energized crowds and a sense of joy and patriotism lingers through the … read more »

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Angola court annuls appointment of election head

Angola’s Supreme Court has annulled the appointment of the country’s electoral commission chief, a nomination which the opposition had criticised but which the ruling MPLA party defended as impartial, state news agency Angop reported on Thursday. Angola, Africa’s second-largest oil … read more »

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U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Remarks: Meeting With the Staff and Families of Embassy Monrovia

Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Embassy Monrovia Monrovia, Liberia January 16, 2012 AMBASSADOR THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good afternoon. It’s great to see all of you here in this building. I have one simple task: to introduce the person who needs no … read more »

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Liberia: Sirleaf eyes reconciliation

Monrovia – Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who appears to have won re-election by a landslide, will seek to reunite the country by forming a government that includes her rivals. The November 08 election, marred by violence and an opposition … read more »

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Liberia’s Sirleaf win with 90%

Monrovia – Africa’s first and only female president handily won re-election Thursday with 90.2% of the vote, but her victory has been rendered hollow and her government may struggle to prove its legitimacy because the opposition boycotted the poll. Hours … read more »

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Boycott threatens Liberian polls

Monrovia – A poll boycott call by the opposition set Liberia on edge three days before run-off presidential elections, as incumbent Ellen Johnson Sirleaf accused her challenger of violating the constitution. Sirleaf looked headed for a one-woman show in Tuesday’s … read more »

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Liberia opposition to take part in presidential runoff

Liberia’s main opposition candidate Winston Tubman, withdrew a demand for a recount of a presidential poll and said he will take part in a runoff. Tubman made his announcement after election authorities declared on Sunday that no candidate had obtained … read more »

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Liberia poll delay plans faltering, vote seen in October

iberia’s presidential election is now likely to be held in October as a proposed delay until November fell short in a referendum, according to results from over 99 percent of the votes announced by poll organisers. The August 23 referendum, … read more »

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Liberians hold referendum, election dry run

Liberians voted on Tuesday in a referendum held to decide how an election later this year will be run, and to measure the country’s progress towards peace and reconciliation eight years after civil war ended. Observers and polling officials had … read more »

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