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Sierra Leone showcases its investment opportunities

November 18, 2011 President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone

The government of Sierra Leone has kicked off an investment conference on Development and Transformation in the country.

Pope Benedict XVI greeted by tens of thousands in Benin

November 18, 2011 Pope Benedict IV

Pope Benedict the 16th is in Benin on his second visit to Africa since becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Pope arrived on Friday in Cotonou, the capital of Benin, a country said to be the world's fastest-growing Roman Catholic population.

OSIWA Hails Political Dialogue in Guinea

November 18, 2011 osiwa

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) has said the November
15 consultative meeting in Conakry between the Guinean president Alpha
Conde and opposition leaders signals a good starting point to address the
impasse that had crippled the transition process.

Senegal: M23 Campaign to Stop President Wade From Contesting 2012 Polls

November 18, 2011 Presidential Palace, Senegal

In Senegal, the M23 Movement, a coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations is continuing its campaign to prevent incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade from contesting the upcoming 2012 elections.

More row over Ghana biometric voter register, US$20m for verification

November 17, 2011 Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, Ghana elections chief

‘A Biometric Voters register must at all cost go with an electronic verification system.’ This is the position of the opposition New Patriotic Party in Ghana, the Catholic Bishops and a section of the Ghanaian population.

After 17 years in power, what has Pres Jammeh to offer Gambians?

November 17, 2011 President Yahaya Jammeh of the Gambia

In the Gambia, campaigning for this month’s presidential election enters its sixth day on Thursday, and come November 24, all eyes will be set on the Gambia to see the 17-year-old regime of Yahaya Jammeh being tested at the ballot box.

Liberians divided over Sirleaf's poll victory, but US, EU support

November 17, 2011 Liberian President Sirleaf with US Sec of State Clinton

After Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was declared winner of the November 8 presidential runoff election with over 90% of the vote, Liberians are divided over the results of race boycotted by CDC’s Winston Tubman.

Senegal: Ruling party and opposition youths in fracas

November 17, 2011 Malick Noel Seck, Senegal Socialist Party

Youths from the ruling Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS) are said to have blocked the prison gate in the southeastern town of Tambacounda to prevent a high level socialist youth delegation from seeing their jailed colleague, Malick Noel Seck.

Nigerian Gov Oshiomole cautions media on security challenges

November 16, 2011 Nigerian Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole

In Nigeria, a southern state Governor has urged Nigeria Journalists to show patriotism and maturity in their reportage of the present security challenges facing the Country, amid Boko Haram deadly strikes.

Political breakthrough in Guinea, row over parliamentary polls resolved

November 16, 2011 G-D, le chef de file de l'opposition Cellou Dalein Diallo et le President Alpha Condé

Political dialogue has been revived in Guinea, nearly one year after violence erupted, following presidential election in the country.

In what is seen as a breakthrough, both President Alpha Conde and opposition leaders have agreed to postpone the parliamentary and local elections at a meeting called by the Guinean leader on Tuesday in Conakry.