At least one person was killed and over 80 injured in weekend clashes between supporters of rival candidates just days ahead of DR Congo's crucial presidential election, sources said Monday. The country is on edge ahead of the December 23 vote to replace President Joseph Kabila, who has ruled the resource-rich nation since 2001. Unrest erupte ...

Madagascar's past three presidents all had their terms tarnished by political crises. Two of them -- Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina -- are through to Wednesday's second-round election run-off. Here is a look back at the turbulent recent history of the Indian Ocean island: 2002-2009: Ravalomanana Marc Ravalomanana, a milkman ...

Madagascar's second-round election on Wednesday pits two former presidents against each other in a long-awaited and bitter battle for power in which their strong personalities dominate over political policies. Ravalomanana: milkman-turned-millionaire Marc Ravalomanana, 69, was ousted in 2009 and is now looking for revenge at the ball ...

Saffron farmers in southern Morocco have long taken pride in the coveted spice they produce from the purple-petalled Crocus sativus, but some are worried knockoff versions are threatening their business. The pure saffron of Taliouine is the best in the world, according to experts, local grower Barhim Afezzaa boasted, proudly noting his spice's ...

Madagascar heads to the polls on Wednesday in a crunch head-to-head election between two arch-rivals who have dominated political life on poverty-stricken Indian Ocean island for years. The showdown between Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina could revive instability in the country if a close result is rejected by the losing candidate, accordi ...

The annual 2018 Doha Forum, which happens to be the 18th edition organised by Qatars 39;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has placed efforts at making and building peace high on its agenda. The forum this year sought to address building a peaceful co-existence by promoting free speech, dialogue and forging alliances among nations. The for ...