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Power struggle mars Somalia’s constitutional reform

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SOMALIA

The proposals must be approved in a referendum but have already drawn opposition accusations of a power grab by the president. Most notably, Puntland’s president has said his…

Opposition will struggle to contest flawed Congo poll

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The announcement followed an electoral process marred by serious flaws. The leading opposition candidates have rejected the results and called for fresh elections to be held.

Post-poll turmoil may worsen Pakistan’s economic woes

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PAKISTAN

The elections, resulting in a fractured mandate and marred by allegations of rigging, have increased polarisation. Separately, Pakistan’s nine-month, roughly USD3bn Stand-By…

Latest US primaries show areas of soft party support

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US

Both men are now effectively their party’s candidates, ensuring the repeat of 2020 that has long been expected. While either or both could still be replaced, whether for…

Unwavering Republican support for Trump may be costly

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UNITED STATES

US presidential primary elections have calendars and rules that change from one cycle to the next. For Republicans in 2024, changes designed to benefit Trump may allow him to wrap…

Post-electoral crisis is likely in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR

President Andry Rajoelina is seeking re-election. A group of opposition presidential candidates are refusing to campaign until a number of demands are met, including the…

Liberian presidential election is too close to call

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LIBERIA

President George Weah of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is facing former Vice President Joseph Boakai of the opposition Unity Party (UP). This follows an October…

Tanzania opposition's Zanzibar threat may prove risky

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TANZANIA

It accuses its coalition partner, the nationally ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, of ignoring its reform demands and limiting its role within government.

Chinese firms will expand presence in South-east Asia

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CHINA/SOUTH-EAST ASIA

South-east Asia maintained its position as the largest recipient (40%) of China’s total Asia-Pacific engagement, which was valued at USD14.8bn, up USD12.4bn from 2022. In recent…

Portugal faces period of heightened instability

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PORTUGAL

AD won the March 10 election by a narrow margin, well short of a majority, with the outgoing Socialist Party (PS) a close second and the radical right Chega in third. Together…