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Bbc News: Mali Votes for New President 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the 2002 democratic election in Mali. As the current president steps down, there are 24 candidates running with two in the forefront. Foreign observers are overseeing the ballot elections. (April 28, 2002)
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Bbc News: Rwandan Ruling Party Wins Election

For Students 9th - 10th
The ruling party of Rwanda was elected in the first election since the 1994 genocide killings. Paul Kagame remains as president with a resounding victory. However, there are strong questions and concerns as to how democratic the election...
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Bbc News: Mali's New Leader: Man of Contradictions

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the newly elected president of Mali,Amadou Toumani Toure. Find out how he went from a coup leader to giving power to another, to once again running and winning an election. (May 2002)
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Bbc News: Opposition Accepts Kagame

For Students 9th - 10th
The opposition leader in the Rwanda 2003 election officially recognized Paul Kagame as the winner, and as the continuing President of Rwanda. Concerns over the election process is reviewed as is the treatment of the opposition party and...
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Bbc: Afghanistan's Day of Reckoning

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look into the Afghanistan 2009 elections - challenges to be faced, possible fraud, questionable security, foreign influences, and more. The following quote holds great truth ... "This election is just one more step in building...
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Bbc News: Karzai Edges Ahead in Afghan Poll

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the initail results of the Afghan 2009 elections in which past leader, Hamid Karzai was the early leader.Violence erupted as the people awaited the final results not due for several more weeks. (August 25, 2009)
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Bbc: Profile: Mamadou Tandja

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical sketch of President Mamadou Tandja provides a picture of a leader who built his reputation on providing political and economic stability while the very poor cannot afford to buy enough food.