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Togo Opposition Leader Says His Party Will go it Alone in March Election
With Togo’s presidential election a week from this Thursday, a leading opposition figure said he has no knowledge of a five-party coalition to challenge incumbent President Faure Gnassingbe.
Rift Within Government Won’t Impede Legislative Work, Says Kenyan Lawmaker
A Kenyan lawmaker says parliament will ensure that the rift between President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga would not undermine legislative work.
Kenya's Two Leaders Fail to Meet to End Impasse
Kenya's two warring leaders failed to meet Sunday, despite an earlier pronouncement that they would, as the nation's political impasse drags on.
Regional Mediator Holds Crisis Talks in Ivory Coast
Burkinabe President Blaise Compaore is in Ivory Coast for talks with government and opposition leaders about ways to resolve the country's political crisis.
Man Throws Makeshift Bomb at Cairo Synagogue, No Damage
Egyptian officials say a man has thrown a makeshift bomb at a synagogue in the capital, Cairo, causing no damage or casualties.
Regional Diplomats in Niger Following Coup
Regional diplomats are in Niger to meet with the country's new military leaders following Thursday's coup against President Mamadou Tandja.
Israel Says No Recognition of Palestinian State Before Peace Deal
Israel is rejecting the idea of international recognition for a Palestinian state before negotiations have been completed.
Gambia’s Opposition Leader Condemns Expulsion of UNICEF Envoy
The leader of Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has condemned the Gambian government’s expulsion of UNICEF envoy Min-Whee Kang.
Eritrea Official Denies Asmara’s Involvement In Organizing Protest Against UN- Sanctions
Eritrea’s information minister is denying Asmara’s involvement in a planned protest march next week at the White House against the recent United Nations-imposed sanctions.
More Protests Break Out in Ivory Coast
More protests have broken out in Ivory Coast against the president's dismissal of the government.
Demonstrators set fire to a city bus in the main city of Abidjan Wednesday, while hundreds of people marched in towns around the country.
Anwar Sodomy Trial Hurts Malaysia's Reputation
In Malaysia the sodomy trial of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is to resume after the Court of Appeals rejected a motion to strike down the charges.
Ukrainian Court Suspends Presidential Election Results
A Ukrainian court has temporarily suspended the results of this month's presidential election pending review of an appeal filed by the losing candidate.
UN Rights Envoy Meets Prisoners in Burma
The United Nations' special envoy for human rights has visited with prisoners in a northwest Burmese jail.
Russia Delays Arms Delivery to Iran
Russia is delaying delivery of its S-300 air-defense system to Iran and is also calling for Tehran to adhere to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) guidelines for enrichment of nuclear fuel.
Student Leader Wants Swazi Universities Opened After Indefinite Closure
An executive member of the student body at the University of Swaziland is calling for the reopening of all universities and colleges after the government indefinitely closed all tertiary institutions following student class boycotts and demonstrations.
Ex-Kenya Official Calls for Government Dissolution Over Row
A former Kenyan official says the coalition government should be dissolved because it has outlasted its usefulness following the ongoing row between President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
France, Russia and US Deny New Nuke Deal Presented to Iran
Iran's nuclear energy chief Ali Akbar Salehi says France, Russia and the United States have presented a new proposal to Tehran involving the exchange of its stockpile of low grade uranium.
Challenges Ahead for Nigeria's New Acting President
After more than two months of political uncertainty over the absence of President Umaru Yar'Adua, Nigeria's new acting president Goodluck Jonathan takes power facing a host of economic and security issues.
Ukraine Presidential Vote Faces Court Challenge
Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is mounting a formal legal challenge against the results of Ukraine's recent presidential election, amid indications that apparent winner Viktor Yanukovych may be inaugurated as early as February 25.
China to Allow US Aircraft Carrier Port Call in Hong Kong
China has agreed to allow the U.S. aircraft carrier Nimitz to make a port call in Hong Kong later this week, despite its recent decision to suspend military exchanges with the United States.
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