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Somali Opposition Welcomes President Dropping Term Extension
Government, opposition parties still need to agree on process for holding delayed elections
Somali Opposition Welcomes President Dropping Term Extension
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Somalia President Drops 2-year Term Extension, Accepts Dialogue with Political Rivals
If the parliament approves the president's request, it will reverse the two-year extension
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Bowing to Pressure, Somalia's President Agrees Not to Extend Presidential Term
Hours earlier, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble had denounced the proposed term extension and called for preparations for a new presidential elect
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Somali Opposition Fighters Cordon off Parts of Tense Capital
Fighters used mounds of earth to barricade roads, while armed men and vehicles mounted with machine guns were stationed in opposition strongholds
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AU Urges Somali Leaders to Resume Poll Talks, Condemns Presidential Term Extension
International partners in Somalia, led by the US, welcomed African Union mediation efforts
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Somali Lower House of Parliament Extends President's Term for Two Years
But the upper house says move was unconstitutional
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Somali Elections Still Delayed After Failure of President-Hosted Talks
Opposition insists Farmajo has no mandate to convene a meeting
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Congo President Appears Poised to Win a Fourth Term
President Denis Sassou Nguesso presidential election results expected within days
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Senegal's President, Opposition Leader Urge Calm as Protests Continue
Macky Sall says he understands protesters' frustrations, as Ousmane Sonko urges supporters to remain calm but plan for larger protests'
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Burkina Faso Opposition Says Security Behind Push for Return/of Exiled President
Supporters say longtime ruler Blaise Compaore, ousted in a 2014 popular uprising, could bring security but critics are skeptical//
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Somali President Told to Stay Out of Process to Choose Successor
The constitution allows the head of state to continue in his post until a new president is picked, if parliament approves
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Somali Opposition Refuses to Recognize President Farmajo as Term Expires
President has indicated he will continue to serve as he tries to break impasse on election
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Somali Opposition Leaders Refuse to Recognize President Mohamed as Official Term Expires
Troubled nation plunged into new crisis after negotiations over elections fall apart
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Haiti Opposition Agrees on Plan to Replace President Moise on February 7
Leaders agree on process to choose new transition leader, saying Jovenel Moise must step down on Sunday
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Sources: Lithuanian President Nominates Belarus Opposition Leader for Nobel Prize
Gitanas Nauseda nominated Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to show his support for the Belarusian democratic movement, one source says
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Malawi's Former President Welcomes Biden Administration, Criticizes Rival
Landlocked Malawi, Southern Africa's poorest nation, has been rocked by political protests
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HOLD for 6PM -- Malawi's Former President Welcomes Biden Administration, Criticizes Rival
Landlocked Malawi, Southern Africa's poorest nation, has been rocked by political protests
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Guinea President Appeals for Peace, Unity After Being Sworn In for disputed third term/
Guinea's President begins third term, with an appeal for solidarity
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Uganda President Quotes Bible in Ominous Message to Opposition
Referencing security clashes at opposition protests this month that left 54 people dead, Museveni quoted the Bible, saying wrongdoers deserve death
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Ivory Coast President, Opposition Leader Say They'll Work Toward Peace
President holds ice breaker meeting with main opposition leader to resolve disputes following presidential election
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Haiti's President, Opposition Leaders Congratulate Biden on US Election Win
Politicians mostly view Biden-Harris administration as a positive for the Caribbean nation
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Ivory Coast's Ouattara Wins Third Term in Vote Boycotted by Opposition
Main opposition figures are facing criminal charges after denouncing the October 31 vote and creating a rival government in protest
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Ivory Coast President is Declared Winner of Saturday's Election, Clinching a Third Term in Office // /
Ivory Coast electoral commission president declares President Alassane Ouattara winner of Saturday's election
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Ivory Coast President Moves Closer to Clinching Third Term /
Ivory Coast opposition leaders/pursue alternative government as the president moves closer to claiming a third term/
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Uganda's President Museveni Nominated for Another Term
President Yoweri Museveni, who was the first to be nominated, warns that any opponents who destabilize country will be dealt with; opposition candidat
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