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Georgia’s parliament has moved from Tbilisi to new premises in Kutaisi. (Photo: Akhali Gazeti)

Georgia’s parliament has moved from Tbilisi to new premises in Kutaisi. (Photo: Akhali Gazeti)

New Georgian Government Rolls Up Sleeves

Plenty of promises, and warning that officials from previous government could be investigated.

12 Nov 12

A gathering of Turkmen elders. (Photo: NBCentralAsia)

A gathering of Turkmen elders. (Photo: NBCentralAsia)

Turkmenistan: Older and Wiser?

19 Oct 12

Baghdad protesters demonstrate in support of the anti-Mubarak Egyptian movement last week. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa)

Baghdad protesters demonstrate in support of the anti-Mubarak Egyptian movement last week. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa)

Iraqis Enthused by Egypt Protests

But despite anger over ineffective government, there’s little sign of them emulating the North African revolts.

8 Feb 11

The home of the provincial parliament of Katanga, where opposition members say they are intimidated by supporters of the UNAFEC party of parliament speaker Gabriel Kyungu. (Photo: Nick Hobgood)

The home of the provincial parliament of Katanga, where opposition members say they are intimidated by supporters of the UNAFEC party of parliament speaker Gabriel Kyungu. (Photo: Nick Hobgood)

Congolese Lawmakers Face Intimidation

Legislators in southern province claim that fiery young activists preventing them from voting freely.

2 Jun 10

Zimbabweans Blamed for South African Crime

Political violence at home has given the Zimbabwean refugees a serious image problem in their new homeland.

15 Feb 10

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