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Congo Kinshasa
Concerns over Congo's ill-prepared elections

afrol News, 5 May - Congo Kinshasa (DRC) authorities plan to hold the 5 December constitutional deadline to hold elections, but observers warn the vast country is in no way prepared to do so.
Morocco
Morocco protesters encouraged by King's speech

afrol News, 10 March - King Mohammed VI, with his speech announcing constitutional reforms, improved his ratings by the Moroccan pro-democracy movement. "It shows he is listening," say typical reactions.
Western Sahara
Peaceful Western Sahara anti-government protests

afrol News, 5 March - The anti-government protests wave today reached the Sahrawi refugee camps, where "revolutionary youths" urged the POLISARIO government to embark on democracy and social reforms.
South Africa
Zuma; many wives, many official cars

afrol News, 2 March - South African sources report that President Jacob Zuma's polygamy practice is costing the state dearly, as all wives want an official car. The police force denies these reports.
Swaziland
Swaziland gears up for "national uprising"

afrol News, 1 March - The opposition in Swaziland plans a "North Africa inspired" uprising against the totalitarian regime of King Mswati II. The timing is good, as budget cuts are leading to reduced salaries.
Western Sahara
Even Sahrawis plan pro-democracy protests

afrol News, 28 February - The North African pro-democracy protest movement has reached the refugee camps of the Sahrawi people. The "Revolutionary Youth" on Saturday will demand reform from its 35-year-old government.
Tunisia
Tunisia govt improves rights situation

afrol News, 5 February - The interim government in post-revolutionary Tunisia finally is taking action to address the much criticised police brutality and lack of respect for basic rights. The Interior Ministry is to be totally reformed.
Mozambique
Mozambique drug barons "protected by President"

afrol News, 10 December - Mozambique is becoming a major narcotics transit point in Africa, with US diplomatic sources pointing at two of country's main businessmen as drug barons. Both are protected by the President.
Morocco
Little US trust in Moroccan army

afrol News, 3 December - The US embassy in Rabat puts little trust in the Moroccan armed forces. Corruption "at the highest levels" limits the army's efficiency, while the King's distrust in the army halts direct US contacts.
Burkina Faso | Rwanda
Rwanda wins, Burkina loses corruption fight

afrol News, 29 October - Chantal Uwimana, the Africa Director of Transparency International, explains afrol News why the corruption situation Rwanda is strongly improving, while Burkina Faso seemingly is loosing the fight against corruption.
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» 14.07.2009 - Burundi approved for further IMF fund’s disbursement
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