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Sudan's Omar Hassan al-Bashir wins landslide election victory

It will come as no surprise for many. Sudan’s Omar Hassan al-Bashir has extended his 25-year rule, with a landslide victory in the presidential

Burundi

Thousands flee Burundi amid second day of pre-election violence

More clashes and arrests have been reported on Monday in the east African nation, as protests continue for a second day against the decision by President Nkurunziza to run for a third term, in defianc

Kazakhstan

Nazarbayev takes unbeatable lead in Kazakhstan's predictable presidential poll

There winner of Kazakhstan’s presidential election has been announced as that of incumbant Nursultan Nazarbayev who on Sunday night had an

Cyprus

All eyes on Cyprus as Turkish Cypriots prepare for run-off vote

Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu goes through to a run-off with leftist rival Mustafa Akinci

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Cyprus

Greek Cypriots 'satisfied' with first round of elections in Cyprus

The Greek Cypriot part of Cyprus appeared satisfied with the result of round one of the Turkish Cypriot elections. The internationally recognized

Sudan

Al-Bashir set for re-election as polls close in Sudan vote

Polls have closed in Sudan’s presidential and parliamentary elections after four days of voting, with President Omar al-Bashir and his party assured

USA

Hillary Clinton puts her gender centre stage, rivals say she's past it

It has been almost a lifetime of preparation: the former First Lady’s second run at the presidency caps decades in the front lines of politics

Sudan

A foregone conclusion? Sudan goes to the polls

Sudan begins three days of presidential and parliamentary elections, which the main opposition parties have boycotted, paving the way for another win for incumbent President Omar al-Bashir.

USA

Hillary Clinton presidential announcement expected

Hillary Clinton, the wife of former President Bill Clinton, is expected to announce that she will seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016

USA

Hillary Clinton ready to announce candidacy for president, say reports

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton is expected to announce on Twitter her intention to run for US president. Analysts say her focus on social

USA

Republican Rand Paul launches 2016 bid for the White House

Rand Paul has put his name forward as a Republican presidential nominee. The Kentucky Senator has confirmed he wants to join the race to become the

Nigeria

Celebrations in Nigeria as ex-military ruler Buhari wins presidency

Supporters of Nigeria's newly elected president Muhammadu Buhari celebrate his victory

Nigeria

Ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari wins Nigeria presidential poll

Three decades after seizing power in a military coup, Muhammadu Buhari has became the first Nigerian to oust a president through the ballot box. And

Nigeria

Nigeria elects opposition candidate Buhari as new president

Nigeria’s opposition APC party has claimed victory for its presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari, but the country remained tense as it discovered

Nigeria

Presidential candidates neck-and-neck in Nigeria elections

Nigeria is still awaiting final results for its tightest presidential election ever. The two candidates are neck and neck and the country is still

World News

Opposition candidate poised to cause upset in Nigeria presidential election

Opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari has so far defied expectations and extended his lead in Nigeria’s presidential election. The former military

Nigeria

Nigeria: Claims of political interference in presidential poll

Early results in Nigeria’s presidential poll show Muhammadu Buhari has won massive majorities in key northern states. The Muslim former military

USA

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO has designs on the 2016 US presidential race

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has given the biggest hint yet that she will run for the US presidency as a Republican candidate in 2016

Nigeria

Nigeria presidential poll is marred by voting irregularities and violence

Counting is underway in Nigeria’s presidential election which has been marred by violence and irregularities. Voting had to be extended into a

Nigeria

Nigeria: Presidential poll hit by bloodshed and technical glitches

Violence was feared in Nigeria’s presidential poll and isolated incidents have occurred from north to south, with car bombs and attacks on the