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126 prisoners set free as presidential New Year’s gift

January 5, 2012 President ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, a total of 126 prisoners have walked out of prison as free men and women, as a New Year’s gift through a pardon by President Ernest Bai Koroma.

Ivorians Urge ‘Sincere’ Reconciliation

January 4, 2012 President Alassane Ouattara, Ivory Coast

With the scars of the their bloody post election violence still visible, one of the wishes on the lips of many Ivorians as they enter the New Year, 2012 is the restoration of peace and sincere reconciliation.

Guinea Political Dialogue: Deadlock

January 4, 2012

Relations between Guinea’s government and the opposition continue to be on a roller coaster ride.

Nigeria: Govt holds emergency fuel subsidy crisis meeting, OSIWA fears instability

January 4, 2012 Scene of one of the recent protests

Latest reports from Nigeria say President Goodluck Jonathan is calling for an emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council, in the wake of violent protests across the country against petrol subsidy removal.

The government’s withdrawal of fuel subsidy continue to enrage citizens in Africa’s biggest oil exporting nation, with protests, while an executive of OSIWA says the Goodluck Jonathan government is ‘insensitive’ as the move could further instability.

Senegal transport strike suspended, as citizens hope for peace 2012

January 4, 2012 One of Dakar's streets

Transport unions in Senegal have suspended their strike action.

The strike, which lasted for two days, left thousands of commuters stranded, as taxis and other private commercial vehicles stayed off the streets on Monday and Tuesday.

Senegal Unlicensed Parties Aspire to Run for Polls

January 3, 2012 Voix de Dégagement Nord (VDN) Dakar

In Senegal, some political parties desirous of participating in next month’s presidential polls are yet to receive their party licenses to enable them take part in the forthcoming elections.

President Sirleaf: ‘Liberia’s Reconciliation Matters Most’

January 2, 2012 President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberia

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia has said reconciling Liberians is at the heart of her second term’s national agenda for peace, socio-economic development and progress for the West African State.

Gov't Imposes State of Emergency in Northern Nigeria

January 2, 2012

Following a spate of bombings orchestrated by the Boko Haram Sect in some Northern States of the Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan has imposed a state of emergency in some parts of Borno, Yobe, Niger and Plateau States.

Liberia Govt Promises January Pay for ‘Riot Students’

January 1, 2012 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia

Liberia’s Acting Information Minister, Jerolicmick Pieh, has said students on a vacation scheme organized by the Government will be paid in January.

AU Chair Urges Dialogue in Guinea Bissau

December 29, 2011 Jean Ping, AU Commission Chairman

The African Union Commission chairperson, Jean Ping, has urged Bissau Guineans to stop the culture of violence and embrace dialogue to resolve the country’s political problems.