Rajaonarimampianina declared president-elect of Madagascar

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Latest update : 2014-01-18

Madagascar on Friday declared Hery Rajaonarimampianina as the country’s new president following elections aimed at restoring democracy. The Canadian-educated former finance minister is backed by incumbent Andry Rajoelina, who staged a coup in 2009.

South Sudan signs ceasefire deal with rebels

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Latest update : 2014-01-23

South Sudan's government has signed a ceasefire deal with rebels in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa that calls for an end to hostilities within 24 hours, mediators said.

Despite new constitution, 'Tunisia is not out of the woods yet'

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Latest update : 2014-01-24

More than three years after the Tunisian Revolution, which resulted in the toppling of former President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, the country’s National Constituent Assembly will vote Sunday on a new constitution.

Egypt’s army chief Sisi clear to run for presidency

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Egypt’s military body on Monday endorsed a presidential bid by the country’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, state media reported. The announcement comes just hours after Sisi was promoted to field marshal.