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Artists help Albania exorcise old dictator's home
The home of Albania's former paranoid dictator is welcoming young artists from around the world in the country's latest step to shake off its hermetic past.
Gnassingbe dynasty’s been in power for almost six decades
OPINION: Faure Gnassingbe has been in power in the West African country since 2005 when he succeeded his father, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who had ruled the country since 1967 after seizing power through a military coup, writes Dr Sizo Nkala.
Senegal presidency winner says he is 'break' from establishment
Senegalese Presidential hopeful Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the nation had decided to take a break from its current political system by choosing a young leader, following the chaos that erupted after the postponement of the February elections.
Neoliberal pact imperils Leftist Lula’s path to power
OPINION: Two words defined the collective feeling expressed by thousands of people on the streets last Sunday: relief and joy. Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election against Jair Bolsonaro with only a 0. 9% difference, or 2 million votes,writes Ana Garcia.