Without OppositionSo, why has diversity been so rare in parliamentary sessions for more than half a century? When a high-ranking state official denies the 1998 mass rape, he isn't joking. He's not inviting discussion or debate. He's flaunting political power without opposition. Such power is unhind»»»

Security has been tightened across Tanzania with police and military seen patrolling major cities ahead of anticipated anti-government protests called to coincide with independence day. By midday, however, no demonstrations had begun. Residents in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, Mwanza and several ot»»»

The Organization of American States came under pressure Thursday to help quash gang violence in Haiti as a UN-backed mission led by Kenyan police in the troubled Caribbean country struggles with a lack of funds and personnel. The OAS meeting was held a day after Jimmy Chérizier, a former elite poli»»»