The United Nations has said that more countries need to step up in the fight against the deadly Ebola outbreak currently ravaging Western Africa. The disease is ravaging the Western African nations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone
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High Hopes in West Africa for Guinea-Bissau Vote
Troubled Guinea-Bissau votes in elections seen as key to restoring stability in West Africa
Guinea to Hold Crucial Post-Violence Vote
Violence plagued Guinea to hold crucial elections on Saturday to replace members of Parliament
Sunday Mali Elections Are Vitally Important
Sunday Mali elections hoped to represent return to democracy and stability in West Africa
Can Elections Heal Troubled Mali?
Democracy was carelessly tossed aside by coup but new elections coming to help heal troubled Mali
Hope Grows for Fair Guinea Elections
African democracy wins crucial support as opposition supports fair Guinea elections
Human Rights Activists Watching Mali Closely
Major violence during ongoing wars have devastated already poor people, but rights activists watching Mali conflict with unease that stability is close
Guinea Opposition to Conde Pledges Vote Boycott
Fragile election process is almost completely broken without Guinea opposition to Conde
Guinea Protesters Call For Fair Election in New Democracy
Nation could join democracies across West Africa into larger bloc as Guinea Protesters Call For Fair Election
Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War
Mali conflict has devastated infrastructure and caused untold suffering for millions: Mali remains a country damaged as hope for rebuilding period begins