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Nigeria: Goodluck's foreign policy decisions questioned

September 2, 2011 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan

Many Nigerians have been questioning the Goodluck Jonathan government’s rationale in formulating its foreign policy decisions.

Liberians say "No" to four constitutional amendments

September 1, 2011 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Liberian voters have rejected four proposals to amend the country’s constitution, including a plan to delay national elections for one month.

Senegal woman candidate vows to end men grip on power

September 1, 2011

There is some ruffling of feathers in the corridors of Senegal’s politics, as the electoral authorities increase the financial requirement for registration of potential presidential candidates in next year’s election.

Sierra Leoneans speak out on Libyan crisis

August 31, 2011 Col Mouammar Gaddafi, Libya

The Libyan crisis is now the topic of discussion in almost every quarter in the West African sub-region, with mixed reactions being expressed.

In Sierra Leone, many people are following the Libyan civil war with keen interest, since in fact the name Muammar Gaddafi means different things to different people there.

“I leave Ivory Coast with great hope,” says UN envoy YJ Choi

August 31, 2011 YJ Choi, outgoing UNOCI boss in Abidjan

The representative of UN Secretary General in Ivory Coast, Young-jin Choi, who leaves Abidjan on 31 August, after four years at the head of the UN mission (UNOCI) says he’s leaving the country "with great hope."

Senegal: Govt sets 65mln FCFA candidacy fee

August 30, 2011

Candidates contesting the presidency in Senegal in February 2012 are to pay 65 million FCFA (approximately US$140,000) as deposit before they can participate in the elections.

ICG on need to deal with Liberia's security threats

August 30, 2011 ICG logo

The International Crisis Group (ICG) has outlined several factors it says are critical to ensure lasting peace and stability in Liberia, as it holds its second elections after civil war formally ended in 2003.

'AU has not been ignored' on Libyan crisis--US Asst Sec for Africa

August 30, 2011 Johnnie Carson, US Asst Sec for Africa

By Frank Sainworla, Jr/WADR

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson has defended the US-Nato operations in Libya and dismissed claims that the African Union has been ignored.

Ghana: Ruling NDC rejects NPP claims

August 30, 2011

An official of Ghana’s ruling party has rejected the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) claims describing President John Attah Mills’ inability to attend a fund-raising program by African leaders in aid for Somalia as a diplomatic blunder.

Guinea: Opposition calls for electoral body adjustment

August 27, 2011

An opposition coalition of six political parties in Guinea is calling for an adjustment of the makeup of the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission, ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.