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Shadow governance to deepen weak African state control

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AFRICA

The preponderance of weak states in sub-Saharan Africa provides ample scope for non-state actors to seize territory

COVID-19 control will be slow for most of North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Most North African countries, except Morocco, are in the early stages of vaccination or have not even begun

A complex coalition will dominate Congo’s parliament

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The ruling Sacred Union coalition controls parliament but comprises a patchwork of small parties

South Sudan peace rests on resolving states impasse

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SOUTH SUDAN

Sub-national governance structures are crucial to the way patronage, power and control are exercised within the country

COVID-19 spread halts developing nations' GDP catch-up

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INTERNATIONAL

Amid fears of another COVID-19 wave in high-income nations, developing nations are struggling to control the first wave

Regional governor dismissals centralise Russian power

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RUSSIA

The Kremlin faces a constant tension between controlling its 85 regional leaders and allowing them to govern

Lebanon’s election outcome adds to country’s woes

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LEBANON

No faction gained control of parliament following the May 15 election as Hezbollah and its allies lost their majority

Internet shutdowns raise risks across Global South

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INT

Governments across the developing world are regularly shutting down online communication to restore political control

Turkey’s inflation rate may be soaring out of control

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TURKEY

Rapid rises in food and other top consumption categories could threaten President Erdogan’s hold on power

COVID-19 vaccine uptake will vary by country

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INT

With vaccine roll-outs underway, take-up will be crucial in controlling the pandemic