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Egypt's external debt looms large

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EGYPT

Meanwhile, the government is struggling with significant accumulated debt, including USD11.8bn that is scheduled to be repaid to the IMF over the next two years alone. The IMF…

Venezuela election moves could see renewed sanctions

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VENEZUELA

Incumbent Nicolas Maduro will contest a third term, having been chosen as the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV)’s candidate by ‘acclamation’. Under the electoral…

Ruling parties will largely win 2024 African elections

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AFRICA

This was the first in a series of major presidential elections in Africa scheduled for this year, some of which will also face serious legitimacy concerns. Few are expected to…

India will be vigilant but not worried about al-Qaida

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INDIA

The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…

Senegal's election outcome is uncertain

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SENEGAL

This follows a highly controversial and contested postponement of the polls initially scheduled for February 25. A record 19 candidates are vying for the presidency, including…

Chamisa’s exit heralds end for Zimbabwe’s CCC party

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ZIMBABWE

CCC has been embroiled in internal battles since October 2023, when little-known political activist Sengezo Tshabangu unilaterally appointed himself as secretary general and…

Opposition repression will poison Chad reconciliation

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CHAD

Major opposition figure Succes Masra, who subsequently fled into exile, on October 16 indicated that he would postpone his planned return to Chad. This follows threats of…

Venezuela opposition candidate will face obstacles

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VENEZUELA

The event was a coronation for Maria Corina Machado (MCM), who has romped to victory with over 90% of votes. Her bid for the presidency in elections scheduled for 2024 faces many…

Returnee influx may add to volatility in South Sudan

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SOUTH SUDAN

Meanwhile, South Sudan's Upper Nile State, where most returnees have arrived, continues to wrestle with persistent instability.

Canada's economy likely to be central electoral issue

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CANADA

The statement projects substantially higher deficits than previously forecast, together with slower reductions in debt. In terms of expenditure, the items on the Liberal…