Voters endured long lines Monday to cast ballots for country’s fourth president and a host of other elected positions
Two front-runners for presidency said to be virtually tied in country with history of poll-related violence
Outgoing leader Mwai Kibaki says voters have a 'date with destiny' Monday in a televised address
Campaign season ends Monday when nation elects new president, and people are optimistic that peace can be maintained
Ethnic Kikuyus living in camps say they will vote for two candidates who are accused of fomenting the violence that displaced them
Less than week remains and race is down to two main competitors: Uhuru Kenyatta of Jubilee coalition; current PM Raila Odinga of CORD alliance
Eight candidates make their case to Kenyan people before March 4 vote, taking swipes at each other
Country's leaders hope to avoid repeat of violence following 2007 vote when more than 1,100 people were killed
Raila Odinga has accused the head of civil service of working to support his political rivals, a charge the opposition denies
Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and running mate William Ruto are charged with crimes committed during 2007 inter-tribal fighting
Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson says elections are an opportunity to demonstrate the 'vitality of Kenya's democracy'
Both receive one year in prison after being found guilty of offending state institutions
Woman, 27, claims she was attacked by government troops while living in a Mogadishu camp for displaced persons
Donations pledged nearly meet target of $460 million AU says is needed for African-led international support mission in Mali, known as AFISMA
First time African Union uses its budget to fund a peacekeeping operation
AU Peace and Security Commissioner says move should inspire international partners meeting Tuesday for a donors' conference to support the mission in Mali
Response to conflict in Mali is high on agenda during African Union summit
US says it supports African force in Mali, but Washington cannot fully engage until new government is in place, says top US official
Move comes as African troops arrive in Mali to assist country's national army to oust al-Qaida-linked militants in north
African Union to discuss military mission, as more African troops arrive on the ground
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