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Africa Renewal

Three of the 39 women elected to Rwanda's legislature in September 2003. From left: Constance Rwaka, Solange Tuyisenge and Athanasie Gahondogo.

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Women break into African politics

Quota systems allow more women to gain elected office

By Gumisai Mutume

Wide view of the Security Council.

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Prime minister’s appointment ‘important step’ for ending Guinea-Bissau crisis, says Security Council

UN News

A wide view of the Security Council in session.

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Security Council extends UN mission in Libya, urges parties to finalize political accord

UN News

People demonstrate in Bujumbura against a decision by Burundi’s ruling party to nominate President Pierre Nkurunziza to run for a third term (April 2015).

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UN chief urges Burundian President to ‘pursue path of inclusivity and reconciliation’

UN News

Africa's Youth

A seat at the table

African youth demand a say in decision making

Kingsley Ighobor

By Kingsley Ighobor

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Bid to end subsidy stirs protest in Nigeria

Unrest highlights problems of mismanagement and corruption

By Yemisi Akinbobola