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Popular ire may upset ZANU-PF's Zimbabwe election plan

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ZIMBABWE

The ruling ZANU-PF party appears to be trying to control the campaign and outcome to a much greater extent than in 2018. However, this effort is being complicated by record levels…

Dominican Republic crime poses challenges for Abinader

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

High-profile incidents of apparent police brutality have caused public indignation, and concerns abound over disorder in neighbouring Haiti. President Luis Abinader, eying a…

Gabon's Bongo is poised for re-election

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GABON

The deadline for submitting candidacy announcements is July 11 and the official campaign begins on August 11. President Ali Bongo Ondimba is almost certain to run for a third…

Wuzhen Conference signals China internet policy shift

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CHINA

China's internet policy.

Congo's political crisis may move back to the streets

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The delay, while long-expected, fatally undermines the 'December 31 Agreement', a compromise agreed in 2016 between the government and opposition intended to lead to elections by…

Poll delay would deepen Somalia’s political crisis

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SOMALIA

The statements came as regional leaders, some of whom have vehemently opposed a delay, gathered to discuss a joint position on elections, after the National Independent Electoral…

Leftist leaders have mixed record in Bolivia and Peru

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BOLIVIA/PERU

President Pedro Castillo's administration in Peru shows a distrust of established institutions while Bolivia has had more success in making the existing bureaucracy work for…

Southern Thai insurgency may become internationalised

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THAILAND

Risks associated with Thailand's southern insurgency.

Next Malaysian election likely to see BN win

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MALAYSIA

This follows former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad launching the Malaysian United Native Party (Bersatu) on January 15. As a member of the primary opposition coalition, Pakatan…

Yemen prospects hinge on the battle for a key city

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YEMEN

Despite intensified diplomatic activity this week via Oman, the Huthis have reportedly brought more troops up to the front lines, while the Saudi-led coalition backing the Hadi…