Hours earlier, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble had denounced the proposed term extension and called for preparations for a new presidential elect
They were acquitted on charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court
Appeals court dismisses prosecution's arguments for a new trial on procedural grounds, clearing way for return of Laurent Gbagbo and a former youth mi
President Denis Sassou Nguesso presidential election results expected within days
President has indicated he will continue to serve as he tries to break impasse on election
Troubled nation plunged into new crisis after negotiations over elections fall apart
Guinea's President begins third term, with an appeal for solidarity
Announcement sparks violence in Parliament
Peru's president of Congress is a step closer to becoming the country's third president in a span of a week
President holds ice breaker meeting with main opposition leader to resolve disputes following presidential election
Main opposition figures are facing criminal charges after denouncing the October 31 vote and creating a rival government in protest
Ivory Coast electoral commission president declares President Alassane Ouattara winner of Saturday's election
Ivory Coast opposition leaders/pursue alternative government as the president moves closer to claiming a third term/
Some opposition supporters heeding a call from rivals of President Alassane Ouattara for a boycott over his bid for a third term try to disrupt vo
President seeks controversial third term
At least 20 people reportedly have been killed in inter-communal clashes and violent confrontations between Ivorian security forces and opposition pro
Final results in /Guinea's presidential election expected Saturday
In VOA interview, source close to activist Jila Karamzadeh Makvandi said a judge notified Makvandi on September 28 that he sentenced her to six years
Tensions rise in West African nation over incumbent president's vow to seek reelection, despite serving constitutionally mandated third term
European lawmakers also support sanctioning Alexander Lukashenko over disputed reelection, violent crackdown on protesters
Tensions running high in Ivory Coast after deadly demonstrations/against President Alassane Ouattara
Opponents say a third term violates the constitution
Ivory Coast president hints an announcement on his possible run for third term is days away
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara could announce next week if he will seek re-election
Henri Konan Bedie's candidacy is the latest twist in a turbulent build-up to a vote that is wide open after current President Alassane Ouattara said h