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Corruption findings will strain Nigerien government

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NIGER

Corruption in military procurement.

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…

Expansionary Jordanian budget will contain discontent

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JORDAN

That comes as the country’s own parliament prepares to vote on the 2020 fiscal bill before the end of the year. Amman is currently in the last year of a 723-million-dollar IMF…

Financial market stability rests on steady bond yields

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INTERNATIONAL

Furthermore, liquidity injections by central banks are supressing bond yields. However, even a hint from major central banks that inflation is picking up faster than anticipated…

Conservative factionalism will shape Iran’s policies

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IRAN

The new conservative president is walking a fine balance between hard-line conservative demands and pragmatic compromises as regards negotiations on a revival of the 2015…

Pandemic will test parliamentary scrutiny in Europe

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EUROPE

Far-reaching law-making powers have been delegated to governments throughout Europe, which have engaged in unprecedented levels of public spending; the urgency posed by the…

Ireland’s Varadkar faces serious election challenge

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IRELAND

Ireland election preview.

Biden uses complex approach to stem US fentanyl deaths

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UNITED STATES

Fentanyl is mainly produced by two Mexican cartels and smuggled into the United States, where dealers cut it with other illegal narcotics or use it to make fake prescription…

Economic improvements in Libya hinge on political deal

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LIBYA

The split in government since mid-2014 has contributed to a prolonged and severe contraction of the oil and gas sector. Before the revolution in 2011, Libya was a major target for…

US civil service reforms could see spats

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UNITED STATES

The changes affect contract negotiations, disciplinary procedures and the role of labour unions. The White House argues the changes will improve efficiency, but opponents lament…