Two Impossible Ones !!

[Wilbo]

Virginia's taking out one member of the ruling party wearing war decoration...... Five letters

A country to show success .....Five letters

[Mamyalynne]

Well done Ichkeria.

[Wilbo]

Thank you ichkeria, I have to admit I would not have linked the CG element. Equally I am glad to see from the above that it is not only me th the CAM crossword intriguing but perhaps over challenging. However to have the answers explained does help the concept of 'learning' and one should ever just be satisfied with ones comfort zone. Thanks again.

[mallyh]

2 could it be ghana .....garner

[Wilbo]

It definitely starts with a letter between 'C' and 'I' but I am not sure garner = success. Thanks for the input.

[slaney]

Second one .. Con go
Con can mean to teach or show.

[Wilbo]

Thanks Slaney, I had a short list of the countries including Congo but didn't see the relevance until you pointed it out.....will have to improve!!