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The Gambia’s new president has declared that the “rule of fear” is over in the country, as it appeared that a deal had been reached for his predecessor, Yahya Jammeh, to relinquish power and go into exile. After 12 hours of talks, Mauritania’s president, Mohamed Abdel Aziz, confirmed to the Guardian that an agreement had been reached. “There is a …

(CNN) Within hours of taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump on Friday night signed an executive order aimed at trying to fulfill one of his most impassioned campaign promises: Rolling back Obamacare. The multi-part executive order stated that the administration’s official policy is “to seek the prompt repeal” of the Affordable Care Act — but at the same …

(CNN)  As prepared for delivery Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: Thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and to restore its promise for all of our people. Together, we will determine the course of America …

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Watched by dignitaries on the west front of the US Capitol in Washington, and a worldwide TV audience of millions, the uniquely divisive businessman-turned-politician took the oath of office administered by chief justice John Roberts on Friday at midday. It was a moment of joy and …

Latest Inauguration Day 1 min Trump’s big moment is here. He’s sworn in as President of the United States 4 min Trump’s turn is next. He sits next to his Vice President as he waits to be sworn in 5 min Trump shakes Pence’s hand and congratulates him 9 min Mike Pence takes the oath

Latest Inauguration Day 52 sec Trump gives a thumbs up as he walks onto the stage 6 min President-elect Donald Trump is escorted to the platform where he’ll be sworn in 3 min Vice President-elect Mike Pence waves to the crowd and shakes hands 9 min President Obama and Vice President Biden arrive 12 min Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Pence …

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo today (Friday) inaugurated the state Multi-Door Courthouse in Benin. Obaseki, who was represented by the state Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr Wole Iyamu, said that the establishment of courthouse would pave way for a peaceful society. He said: “The government supports the Multi-Door Courthouse; we will ensure it works. “With the Multi-Door …

The Gambia’s longtime leader Yahya Jammeh has asked for an extension of deadline for him to leave power from midday until 4pm, government sources have said, as the leaders of Guinea and Mauritania arrived in the capital, Banjul, in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to get him to cede power. A regional military force that crossed the border in support of …

US President Barack Obama called Friday on the public to offer ideas on what he should do in retirement, pledging to work for “true democracy” as he exits the White House. Just hours before handing over the leadership of the United States to Donald Trump, Obama said in tweets and a video with his wife Michelle that they were accepting …

In his last full day as president, Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 330 inmates, further cementing his legacy as having granted more commutations than any other president in US history. On Thursday Obama cut short the prison terms of 330 people, the majority of whom were convicted of federal drug crimes. During the president’s second term, he exercised his …