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West Africa's ECOWAS may struggle to overcome weakness

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WEST AFRICA

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu was given a second one-year term as ECOWAS’s rotating chairperson. Among the topics discussed were relations with the three juntas of the newly…

US democracy promotion is shaped by current realities

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UNITED STATES

Biden’s comments at last month’s D-Day commemoration and to NATO leaders have emphasised protecting democracy rather than promoting it. Democracy promotion has been embedded in US…

Japan’s bid to lure foreign workers will be restricted

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JAPAN

Although government efforts including a new visa programme and intern programme have contributed towards rising inflows of foreign workers that have partially eased labour…

Russia will seek to exploit BRICS chairmanship

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RUSSIA

Russia previously viewed BRICS as a platform for cooperation with other large emerging powers but now looks to the expanded grouping to strengthen its position in the escalating…

State results signal trouble for Germany’s centrists

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GERMANY

The party also performed strongly in the election held in Saxony on the same day, finishing a close second. The federal government parties -- the Social Democrats (SPD), Free…

Nicaragua’s ties with Russia will continue to deepen

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NICARAGUA

This is the latest in a series of responses to increasing cooperation between Russia and Nicaragua. Russia’s financial struggles limit economic assistance for Nicaragua, but the…

Trade disputes complicate integration in East Africa

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EAST AFRICA

However, in July, tensions resurfaced after Kenya increased fees on Ugandan fuel imports through Mombasa port, reigniting one of the core points of disagreement. Since 2023, there…

Limited data and AI framework affects Brazil economy

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BRAZIL

However, the country lacks the enabling framework required to ensure it can realise these opportunities while minimising the accompanying risks. Developing an AI and data legal…

Far right looks strong ahead of Austrian election

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AUSTRIA

Austria has been led by a coalition of the centre-right People’s Party (OVP) and Greens since 2019 but it appears this government will be unable to continue after the election…

Turkey would not benefit from BRICS membership

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TURKEY

Days before the summit, Fidan said Turkey would seek membership of the group, echoing similar statements expressed in the past by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has also…