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Bolivia party divisions point to turbulent election

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BOLIVIA

Each seeks the recognition of the electoral authorities, which have hitherto refused to choose sides. However, a legal ruling by the constitutional tribunal is pushing the…

Boakai's agenda faces major obstacles in Liberia

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LIBERIA

In his inaugural speech -- which he was unable to finish because he felt faint -- the 79-year-old Boakai vowed to tackle corruption, explore the possibility of establishing a war…

Ethiopia may fail to deliver on transitional justice

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ETHIOPIA

The policy includes some changes from the justice ministry’s initial draft, most significantly the removal of a proposal for a special court to prosecute the most serious crimes…

Bolivia political animosity to deepen over election

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BOLIVIA

The decision seemingly bars former President Evo Morales (2006-19) from seeking the presidential candidacy of the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) in 2025, and compounds…

Nigeria court battle could hand ruling APC a key state

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NIGERIA

President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressive Congress (APC) retained control over Imo and Kogi, while the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) kept its hold over Bayelsa…

Bolivia political divisions will deepen pre-elections

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BOLIVIA

Despite temporary respite over the issue of judicial elections, splits within the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) are set to continue.

Venezuela's Guyana referendum will bring new tensions

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VENEZUELA

Official figures suggest that 10 million people participated in a referendum held on December 3 in which over 90% of those who voted (accounting for nearly half of the electorate…

Creation of Liberian war crimes court may face hurdles

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LIBERIA

President Joseph Boakai is now authorised to submit a legal framework for the courts’ establishment back to the legislature to pass into law.

Frente Amplio merger will not solve Chile challenges

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CHILE

The FA, led by President Gabriel Boric, has suffered several important setbacks since he took office in March 2022.

Beijing-ASEAN South China Sea tensions will grow

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CHINA/ASEAN

While there is always potential for unplanned escalation, recent incidents in the area are unlikely to change the basic dynamics there: China’s increasing assertion of ‘on-water’…