Officials in countries ranked last in list of 177 compete in efforts to change situation
President Idriss Deby says declaration necessary to maintain order and guarantee stability in the country
US initiative allows African countries that undertake economic reforms to gain duty free access to US market
Sport usually associated with boys and men, but there is a soccer school in Dakar where women also enjoy the sport
Women expected to follow traditional social roles in Muslim country
Challengers not ready to concede defeat
Incumbent Abdoulaye Wade is trying to get first round win with over 50 percent of vote, while 14 challengers are trying to force a run-
Ethnic Tuareg rebels demanding greater autonomy, larger share of region's uranium wealth
Government imposed 12-day state of emergency after at least 20 people died in violence between ethnic-Tama and Zaghawa communities
But recent upsurge in fighting leaves some doubt accord will bring peace to region
Country boasts some of world's best players, despite population with 40 percent literacy rate where people mostly grow up speaking loca
Training, which is partly funded by the United States, aims to give technical skills to the new soldiers as well as coach them in their
Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi's proposal that African Union be replaced by United States of Africa tops agenda
Many say laws against homosexuality have not been sufficiently enforced, others say issue is being exploited
Government spokesman says he suspects rebel group
Confirmed reports of irregularities during voting for Saturday's run-off presidential election caused National Electoral Commission to
President Lansana Conte willing to name new consensus prime minister, but union leaders vow to pursue nationwide strike until they see
Conservationists in eastern Congo reporting deaths of two lone silverback mountain gorillas; one had an AK-47 bullet in its eye
But major roadway overhauls, hotel construction - not yet complete - have led to questions about government's competence
But many Ghanaians look with caution to examples of neighboring oil-producing countries, and say they hope Ghana will find way to turn
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