Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo’s pick dismays the main opposition party which called it an unsuitable choice.
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Reuters Reporter Claims Myanmar Police Planted ‘Secret’ Papers
Wa Lone and Reuters colleague Kyaw Soe Oo are on trial on charges brought under the colonial-era Official Secrets Act
Guess Who’s Still a Factor in Zimbabwe’s Election? Mugabe
The 94-year-old Mugabe who led the nation through 37 years has emerged as a player ahead of the July 30 vote
Prime Minister: ‘No Option’ but Multiparty Ethiopian Democracy
A multiparty democracy would need strong institutions that respect human rights and rule of law
Former Rebels in Colombia Join Congress (And Democracy)
Eight ex-combatants with Colombia’s once-largest rebel group were sworn into office Friday
Protests Target New Ugandan Social Media Tax
Daily tax of 53 cents charged to access online services such as Facebook, Google, Whatsapp and Skype
Bill Passed to Block Popular Egyptian Social Media Accounts
The legislation labels personal social media accounts and empowers authorities to block them as “fake news.”
Law Approved to Strengthen Tunisian Anti-Corruption Fight
“The law is a revolution,” said Prime Minister and member of the Nidaa Tounes party Youssef Chahed
Britain’s Official Brexit Campaign Fined for Campaign Violation
Electoral Commission fines the official Brexit campaign group for violating campaign spending limits
Europe Censures Russia Over Journalist Murder Probe
European Court of Human Rights ordered Russia to pay 20,000 in damages to relatives of murdered journalist