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Ankara will firmly focus on the economy

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TURKEY

In the March 31 municipal elections, the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), to which Imamoglu belongs, gained 37.8% of the vote nationally, beating the AKP in its…

Party politics drive renewed Tanzania reshuffles

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TANZANIA

These moves are the latest manifestation of Samia’s efforts to reshape the domestic political space and deliver on her agenda ahead of the 2025 presidential election.

Slow growth may hit trust in Colombia’s government

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COLOMBIA

Government spending levels depend on those of individual ministries, some of which spent remarkably little last year, raising questions about budgetary decision-making. Recent…

Turkey’s president will eye Istanbul battle

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TURKEY

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is determined to win the city back from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). With a population of over 16 million, Istanbul accounts for…

Russia’s high-tech sector will receive more support

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RUSSIA

After being targeted by Western sanctions, Russia’s high-tech sector has been boosted by the new opportunities created by the government’s import substitution programme, the…

Gaza war will test Saudi-Iranian rapprochement

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IRAN/SAUDI ARABIA

The call was the first between the leaders since Tehran and Riyadh restored diplomatic relations in March 2023. As well signalling a positive step in building relations, it was…

Saudi-Emirati relations will be tense

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SAUDI ARABIA/UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Current animosities are driven by competing economic plans and ambitions for regional leadership. Encouraged by a changing geopolitical environment, strong finances and solid…

International rivalry will drive satellite internet

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INT

LEO broadband promises genuinely global broadband coverage by expanding access to remote areas where cables are too costly or impractical to install. If all LEO broadband systems…

East African dam plans face reform pressures

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EAST AFRICA

Such deals allow countries to restructure existing debt to free up finance for investment in ‘green’ projects. The strategy’s success will be closely watched by Kenya’s…

US outreach to Saudi Arabia could restore trust

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SAUDI ARABIA

Washington is trying to allay Saudi (and broader Gulf) concerns about its commitment to regional security, manage policy differences -- especially over oil prices -- better and…