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Succession risks dot the sub-Saharan map

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AFRICA

Sub-Saharan countries will confront a series of succession risks in the coming years

Tajik dam may alter energy map -- but not yet

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TAJIKISTAN

The Tajik authorities’ portrayal of the Roghun hydro-plant as a game-changer is partly true but they have to finish it

Rising Argentina poverty brings long-term challenges

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ARGENTINA

Urban poverty rose from 40.1% in the first half of 2023 to 41.7% in the second, with indigence up from 9.3% to 11.9%

Prosperity and sustainability show little correlation

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INT

The mismatch between economic prosperity and environmental sustainability impedes national and global climate action

Sudan faces an unmitigated humanitarian crisis

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SUDAN

Extreme levels of hunger and displacement are not being met with commensurate volumes of humanitarian aid

Latin American political positions shape Gaza stances

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LATIN AMERICA

Much of the region has become sharply critical of Israeli actions in Gaza, with a few significant exceptions

US Democrat worries rise about young voter support

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UNITED STATES

With the election less than a year away, lower youth turnout is a concern

Israel-Hamas war risks serious global impact

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ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS

The war has created domestic security, military and economic risks for state supporters of both Israel and Palestine

Iraq’s Gulf-Europe route transit hopes are illusory

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IRAQ

Baghdad’s ‘Development Road’ project aims to create a new hub at Faw port, linking to Turkey

Somali military offensive faces expansion challenge

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SOMALIA

The government is preparing to expand an anti-jihadist operation that has enjoyed huge success, albeit in a limited area