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Mali's junta may not compromise in northern conflict

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MALI

Meanwhile, the location of the fighting along the Algerian border has escalated diplomatic tensions between Bamako and Algiers. The rebels have also exploited their victory to…

Morocco will consolidate its grip on Western Sahara

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MOROCCO

France has joined the United States, Israel and Spain in backing Rabat, tipping the diplomatic balance further in Morocco's favour. This is to the detriment of Algeria, the…

Taipei will struggle with cross-Strait policy

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TAIWAN

Lai’s victory showed the electorate’s approval of outgoing president Tsai Ing-wen, who avoided armed conflict with China while boosting ties with Washington and its allies. Lai’s…

West African junta integration goals face hurdles

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WEST AFRICA

The committee, led by diplomat Adani Illo, forms part of a broader push with AES member states -- Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger -- to move forward on military, political and…

Somalia seeks to downgrade UN political mission

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SOMALIA

In a May 9 follow-up memo, the government clarified that it seeks a transition to a UN Country Team (UNCT) presence, which coordinates the substantive support of UN agencies but…

Rabat’s maritime sector will help geopolitical aims

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MOROCCO

Existing conditions facilitate this: the country's open economy is highly dependent on foreign trade, it enjoys access to Mediterranean and Atlantic routes and ongoing…

Taipei will pursue independence indirectly

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TAIWAN

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te favours formal independence but has continued his predecessor's cautious policy for fear of triggering a war and alienating potential allies. He…

Radical parties look set for vote boosts in Belgium

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BELGIUM

This would be the first victory for the party in Flanders and at the national level. The party has pledged to impose a much stricter immigration policy and push for Flemish…

Kuwait will lag neighbours on economic diversification

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KUWAIT

The resignation highlights that, despite the suspension of parliament in an attempt to overcome the political deadlock arising from executive-legislative tensions, political…

Judicial reform will hit investor confidence in Mexico

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MEXICO

The overhaul has long been a stated goal of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), who claims it will reduce corruption and make judicial personnel accountable to the…