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Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Widespread Protests

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Monday evening announced the dissolution of the Government, pledging to appoint a new Prime minister within three days. In a televised address, he declared the termination of the duties of the Prime minister and Cabinet members, a decision that followed several days of mass protests in major cities, including the […]

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Mauritania: 76 political parties dissolved over low scores during past elections

The interior Ministry has decided to dissolve 76 political parties for scoring less than 1 per cent of the number of voters during 2013 and 2018 legislative elections. The ministry has informed leaders of the targeted political movements in a memo, according to press reports. The decision was made on the basis of political groups […]