Tunisia's Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi announced Tuesday a ban on police engaging in union activities, which he said were a threat to the country's security.
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Sierra Leone outlaws 27 parties
Sierra Leone has struck 27 political parties off the register for failing to submit audited 2010 accounts, which leaves only four parties in the running for next year's…
Police shoot protesters in Congo; 1 dead
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Police opened fire Tuesday on opposition protesters and at least one person was killed, officials said of pre-election violence in Congo's capital of Kinshasa.
Két család háborúja Tunéziában
Tunézia, Tunisz – Zavargások törtek ki Tunézia középső régiójában. Egy ember meghalt és sokan megsérültek. Ben Ali megbuktatása óta az ország közbiztonsága sokat romlott. A helyi hatóságok és…
Drogba part of new I Coast commission
Abidjan-The Ivory Coast government announced on Monday the formation of a truth and reconciliation panel including footballer Didier Drogba, to probe post-election violence which left over 3 000…
Ivorian army changes name to escape dark image
ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Ivory Coast will change the official name of its armed forces in the coming days, the government said on Monday, in what was seen as an…
Tanzania denies president bribe claims in US cable
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Tanzania's presidency on Monday slammed allegations in a U.S. cable that President Jakaya Kikwete accepted gifts from an investor who also donated $1 million…
Ugandan teachers strike again as schools reopen
KAMPALA (Reuters) - Ugandan teachers went on strike for the second time this year on Monday after fruitless month-long talks with the government for a 100 percent pay rise,…
Congo opposition leader formally becomes candidate
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Leading opposition figure Etienne Tshisekedi has formally submitted his candidacy for Congo's upcoming presidential elections.
Egy párttal kevesebb Szudánban
Szudán, Kartúm – A szudáni kormány nem hajlandó tovább elismerni az SPLM North ellenzéki pártot, amely a dél-szudáni kormányzópárttal szoros kapcsolatokat ápol.