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USA

Carson and Fiorina enter crowded race for Republican presidential nomination

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson is one of two more candidates to announce they are running for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Tea party

05/05/2015

USA

Presidential challenger to Hillary Clinton steps forward

Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont is challenging Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. He announced his bid at a news

01/05/2015

World

New Turkish Cypriot leader Akinci amplifies reunification resolve

Hopes for reunification or at least closer ties and new momentum for the divided communities of Cyprus accompany the election of Mustafa Akinci as

28/04/2015

Sudan

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

27/04/2015

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

27/04/2015

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

26/04/2015

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

20/04/2015

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

20/04/2015

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

17/04/2015

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

14/04/2015

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.

13/04/2015

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

12/04/2015

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

10/04/2015

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

07/04/2015

Nigeria

Celebrations in Nigeria as ex-military ruler Buhari wins presidency

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

01/04/2015

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

01/04/2015

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

31/03/2015

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

31/03/2015

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

31/03/2015

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

30/03/2015