Gambia leader signals firm rule after election win
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Gambian President Yahya Jammeh signaled   no let up in his iron-fisted rule after an election win the   opposition rejected, saying he would ban any newspaper that   offended him and would not be dictated to by donors.
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The parliament of Gambia, one of the world's poorest countries, passed a law on Wednesday to give former presidents free foreign holidays, cars and personal staff for life after they leave office.
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The president of Belarus, confident of victory in a referendum Sunday to extend his mandate, promised to serve his people better if they voted "yes" and told the West to keep criticism of his rule to itself.
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Jamaica's electoral office on Thursday confirmed the Labor Party's victory in a close election, sealing its return to power after 18 years in opposition.
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Mauritania's presidential poll, the final stage of transition to civilian rule after a coup, is free and fair, observers say.
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Chad's president declared himself in control of the country Wednesday, even while acknowledging that three-fourths of his government had disappeared since rebels attacked the capital.
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The opposition leader in Jamaica is ready to assume power, but the prime minister is not ready to concede election defeat.
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The election of Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is upheld in a court ruling ending more than a year of uncertainty.
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Â· Law must take its course, says South Africa president Â· Comments follow defeat for ANC leadership
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President pledges to complete five-year term in defiance of opposition demands that he step down
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ISLAMABAD: The Newly elected Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Friday vowed to ensure good governance in the country which would give priority to merit and ability in all fields.
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Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has won Sunday&#39;s presidential election after winning 94.48 percent of votes with all constituencies counted, preliminary official results said early Monday.
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Botswana&#39;s ruling party has won by a landslide in Saturday&#39;s general elections, assuring President Festus Mogae of a second and final term in office.
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The president of Belarus, confident of  victory in a referendum on Sunday to extend his rule, promised  to serve his people better if they voted "yes" and told the  West to keep criticism of his rule to itself.
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The president of this West African country appeared to have a strong lead in the election Tuesday, garnering more than half the votes counted.
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MINSK, Belarus  - The president of Belarus,  confident of victory in a referendum Sunday to extend his rule,  promised to serve his people better if they voted "yes" and  told the West to keep criticism of his rule to itself.
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Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa is to be sworn in for a second term, after his disputed election victory.