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Dozens More Feared Dead in Sierra Leone Boat Wreck
Sep 10, 2009, 1:00 pmThe death toll in a shipwreck in Sierra Leone could rise from the 80 victims reported earlier.
Sudanese Woman Jailed in Trouser Case Freed
Sep 8, 2009, 10:00 amA Sudanese woman jailed for wearing trousers deemed indecent in a landmark court case was freed on Tuesday.
Gabon Opposition Demands Poll Recount
Sep 7, 2009, 3:00 pmGabon's opposition called for a recount of a disputed poll that brought the son of long-time leader Omar Bongo to power.
Gabon Quiet, Inspects Damage of Post-Poll Clashes
Sep 4, 2009, 1:00 pmCalm has returned after riots following the announcement that Ali Ben Bongo had won a presidential election.
Gabon Tightens Security After Post-poll Clashes
Sep 3, 2009, 10:00 pmGabonese authorities imposed a curfew on Gabonese oil hub Port Gentil late on Thursday.
Unrest in Gabon as Bongo Poll Win Disputed
Sep 3, 2009, 5:00 pmSecurity forces clashed with opposition supporters after Ali Ben Bongo was declared the winner of the presidential election.
Protests in Gabon as Bongo Declared Poll Winner
Sep 3, 2009, 9:00 amSoldiers clashed with opposition supporters after Ali Ben Bongo was declared the winner of a disputed poll.
Tension Mounts As Gabon Awaits Poll Outcome
Sep 2, 2009, 11:00 pmHundreds of opposition supporters occupied a square in Gabon's capital to await the outcome of a presidential election.
Nigerian Lawmakers Challenge Central Bank Over Bailout
Sep 2, 2009, 2:00 pmNigerian lawmakers challenged the legality of the central bank's $2.6 billion bailout of five banks last month.
South African Opposition Has Ambitious Alliance Plans
Sep 2, 2009, 1:00 pmSouth African opposition parties have started talks on an alliance to challenge the African National Congress
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