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Adama Barrow was elected President of The Gambia, defeating longtime President Yahya Jammeh and ending more than 22 years of authoritarian rule.

Gambian presidential election, 2016

Thursday, 1 December 2016

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Adama Barrow was elected President of The Gambia, defeating longtime President Yahya Jammeh and ending more than 22 years of authoritarian rule.

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A referendum was held in Southern Sudan on whether the region should remain part of Sudan. An overwhelming majority voted in favour of separation and formed the new country of South Sudan.

South Sudanese independence referendum, 2011

Sunday, 9 January 2011

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A referendum was held in Southern Sudan on whether the region should remain part of Sudan. An overwhelming majority voted in favour of separation and formed the new country of South Sudan.

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Nigeria's Boko Haram merged with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant to form the so-called "West African Province".

Assembly of the West African Province

Thursday, 12 March 2015

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Nigeria’s Boko Haram merged with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant to form the so-called “West African Province”.

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An Islamist revolt in northern Mali threatened to gain control of the country. A coalition, led by France, intervened to assist the Malian government in fighting the militants.

Northern Mali conflict

Monday, 16 January 2012

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An Islamist revolt in northern Mali threatened to gain control of the country. A coalition, led by France, intervened to assist the Malian government in fighting the militants.

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Burundi faces unrest as President Pierre Nkurunziza sought a third term in office, resulting in hundreds killed and thousands more fleeing the country.

Burundian unrest (2015–present)

Sunday, 26 April 2015

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Burundi faces unrest as President Pierre Nkurunziza sought a third term in office, resulting in hundreds killed and thousands more fleeing the country.

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Séléka rebels conquered the capital of the Central African Republic, Bangui, and forced President François Bozizé to flee the country, resulting in widespread sectarian violence.

Ousting of François Bozizé

Monday, 25 March 2013

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Séléka rebels conquered the capital of the Central African Republic, Bangui, and forced President François Bozizé to flee the country, resulting in widespread sectarian violence.

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A popular revolt against Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule over Libya led to thousands of deaths and UN sanctionsagainst the nation's government following a brutal crackdown against protesters.

2011 Libyan Civil War

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

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A popular revolt against Muammar Gaddafi’s 42-year rule over Libya led to thousands of deaths and UN sanctionsagainst the nation’s government following a brutal crackdown against protesters.

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President of Burkina Faso Blaise Compaoré resigned and fled to the Ivory Coast in the face of widespread protests, ending 27 years of authoritarian rule.

2014 Burkinabé uprising

Friday, 31 October 2014

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President of Burkina Faso Blaise Compaoré resigned and fled to the Ivory Coast in the face of widespread protests, ending 27 years of authoritarian rule.

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Political violence broke out in Egypt after Abdul Fattah al-Sisi led the military overthrew President Mohamed Morsi in a coup.

Political violence in Egypt (2013)

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

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Political violence broke out in Egypt after Abdul Fattah al-Sisi led the military overthrew President Mohamed Morsi in a coup.

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Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, died.

Death of Nelson Mandela

Thursday, 5 December 2013

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Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, died.

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Amidst anti-government protests, Tunisia's president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, dissolved the government, declared a state of emergency and resigned from office.

Tunisian Revolution

Friday, 14 January 2011

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Amidst anti-government protests, Tunisia’s president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, dissolved the government, declared a state of emergency and resigned from office.

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Former Egypt President Hosni Mubarak was found not guilty of charges of killing protesters in the 2011 Egyptian protestsand was also cleared of corruption charges.

Trials and judicial hearings following the Egyptian Revolution of 2011

Saturday, 29 November 2014

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Former Egypt President Hosni Mubarak was found not guilty of charges of killing protesters in the 2011 Egyptian protestsand was also cleared of corruption charges.

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