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Monday, March 22, 2010
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Monday, March 22, 2010
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Calm has returned after riots following the announcement that Ali Ben Bongo had won a presidential election.
Gabonese authorities imposed a curfew on Gabonese oil hub Port Gentil late on Thursday.
Security forces clashed with opposition supporters after Ali Ben Bongo was declared the winner of the presidential election.
Soldiers clashed with opposition supporters after Ali Ben Bongo was declared the winner of a disputed poll.
Hundreds of opposition supporters occupied a square in Gabon's capital to await the outcome of a presidential election.
Nigerian lawmakers challenged the legality of the central bank's $2.6 billion bailout of five banks last month.
South African opposition parties have started talks on an alliance to challenge the African National Congress
Executives from five Nigerian banks were charged with offences from recklessly granting loans to share price manipulation.
The statement was dismissed by Darfur insurgents who said they were armed and preparing to attack government troops.
Talks to end months of political instability in Madagascar were deadlocked as the island's leaders bickered.