Africa

Nana Akufo-Addo to be sworn in as Ghana's new president

Former human rights lawyer vowed to put Ghana "back on path of prosperity" after economic slump under President Mahama.

Africa

Gambian army chief declares support for Yahya Jammeh

Ousman Badjie says forces will be loyal to the defeated president despite earlier backing election winner Adama Barrow.

Elections

Gambian opposition warns ruler against 'rebel' moves

Winners of the December election say outgoing president will be considered a rebel leader if he refuses to leave.

Elections

Thailand legislator: General election will be delayed

Politician says vote likely to be held in 2018 to pass election laws for democratic transition from military rule.

The Gambia

The Gambia: Security forces shut down radio stations

Main press union says move a threat to people's democratic right to information amid escalating political crisis.

Europe

Romania could see first female Muslim prime minister

Social Democratic Party, which won recent elections, proposes little-known Sevil Shhaideh to take key post.

Elections

Defiant Gambian president refuses to step aside

Yahya Jammeh reiterates he won't hand over power to President-elect Adama Barrow despite growing international pressure.

Europe

Romania's Social Democrats sweep parliamentary polls

Social Democratic Party won 46 percent of votes, according to preliminary results, a year after being forced from power.

Elections

Romanians vote in parliamentary election

Romanians have voted a year after a series of scandals forced the government to quit.

Elections

Hong Kong votes to elect panel to choose next leader

Polling under way to elect committee which will be responsible for choosing the city's next chief executive.

Elections

Gambian president-elect urges Jammeh to accept defeat

Appeal by Barrow followed by unanimous statement by UN Security Council calling for transfer of power with undue delay.

The Gambia

Gambia's Jammeh rejects result of presidential election

Jammeh, who had conceded defeat last week, changes his position, demanding new polls due to "serious abnormalities".

The Gambia

Gambians seek justice after a 22-year reign of terror

After historic election ousted president Yahya Jammeh, many are eager to see how truth and reconciliation unfolds.

Africa

Ghanaian voices on coming presidential elections

As President John Dramani Mahama prepares to face his competition, Ghanaians opine on whether he should be re-elected.

Ghana

Ghanaians vote in knife-edge elections

The race is tight with President John Mahama and his rival Nana Akufo Addo running neck and neck in opinion polls.