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Somalia’s leadership crisis may deepen

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SOMALIA

The session was eventually suspended, but only after the intervention of African Union peacekeepers (AMISOM). The crisis has graphically illustrated the deeply factionalised…

Crises could cause Palestinian Authority to collapse

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PALESTINIANS

The PA faces financial collapse and a leadership and security crisis. It provides education, health and other government services to the great majority of Palestinians and shares…

Ethiopia’s new premier will face familiar challenges

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ETHIOPIA

Securing the premiership caps a sharp rise for Abiy within both the Oromo People’s Democratic Organisation (OPDO), of which he became leader in February, and the EPRDF. Abiy and…

South Africa's ANC will aim for quick Zuma departure

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SOUTH AFRICA

This follows Zuma's failure to resign after being 'recalled' by the ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) after a week of protracted negotiations between Zuma and new ANC…

Balance of power in East Africa is shifting

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EAST AFRICA

Kiir's ally, the Ugandan government, yesterday publicly urged him to sign. However, Kampala's credibility among regional neighbours is under strain given the presence of its…

Ukrainian leadership buffeted by crises but surviving

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UKRAINE

He failed to say whether there was still a conflict of interest through dividend payments to his family. This adds to Zelensky's public relations problems, which involve chronic…

Prospects for Western Europe to end-2018

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PROSPECTS H2 2018

Prospects for Western Europe to end-2018.

Trade plans will spark Uruguay coalition frictions

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URUGUAY

President Tabare Vazquez is seeking greater international links via trade accords with countries on the Pacific coast of South America, despite some ideological resistance from…

Myanmar six-party talks to boost ethnic peace process

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MYANMAR

The outlook for subsequent rounds of six-party talks.

Scotland’s COVID-19 crisis will boost Sturgeon support

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UNITED KINGDOM

Support for Scottish government.