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Honduras frustrations over lack of reforms will mount

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HONDURAS

Slow progress in enacting reforms is fostering frustration among those who had hoped that Castro would prompt substantial change when she came to power two years ago. Her tax…

Nigeria's police protests point to wider frustrations

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's police are the most tangible face of daily misgovernance for its citizens. Yet the recent ‘#EndSARS’ protest movement that has gained global attention is not closely…

Jordanian tribal frustrations will be kept in check

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JORDAN

Economic frustrations and political corruption are eroding tribal support for the ruling monarchy. Previously, tribes were considered the bedrock of Hashemite rule. Importantly…

Angolan youth frustrations could grow

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ANGOLA

Both reflecting and channelling recent localised protests about various issues, this movement of non-party youth has become a focal point for growing frustration with President…

COVID-19 scandals to foster frustration in Panama

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PANAMA

COVID-19 corruption concerns in Panama.

October elections are far from guaranteed in Haiti

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HAITI

Ever since a contested presidential election polarised the country in October last year, Haiti has been in a state of political gridlock. The electoral authority controversially…

Anti-French sentiment will increase in the Sahel

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SAHEL

This arises from years of frustration regarding the growing jihadist threat and perceptions of French neocolonial influence over regional leaders. Anti-French feeling ranges from…

Labour reform will not end social unrest in Panama

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PANAMA

Several workers’ unions launched protests in July in anticipation of the reform’s approval, claiming it undermines labour rights. The protests are symptomatic of growing…

Politics will check scope of US retrenchment abroad

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UNITED STATES

President Barack Obama has drawn criticism from traditional US allies over a series of interviews with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic magazine entitled 'The Obama Doctrine', in…

Western Saharan frustration may trigger local violence

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WESTERN SAHARA

Progress on the Western Saharan conflict