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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…

Spanish compromise over amnesty is likely

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SPAIN

The bill was introduced as part of a deal to convince JxCat to support Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s minority government, so its approval is crucial for government stability.

Elite deals prop up Kenya’s weak political stability

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KENYA

Among other things, the three leaders discussed Odinga’s ambitions to become chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission. Alongside reform proposals made by a National Dialogue…

Redistricting rows draw in US state Supreme Courts

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UNITED STATES

The Republican majority in the House will fall to just one next week when another resignation takes effect. Both parties have been using state legislatures to redraw constituency…

Camargo to affect institutional legitimacy in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

The Supreme Court of Justice voted on March 12 to confirm her appointment. She obtained 18 out of 23 votes and will serve a four-year term. She was nominated by President Gustavo…

Biden sees election boost in student debt reduction

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UNITED STATES

US student debt far outstrips that of most other wealthy countries, with some 40 million US adults owing a total of USD1.75tn in student loans in 2023, almost all of it to the…

Brazil social media legal vacuum poses controversies

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BRAZIL

Lira’s announcement came as parliamentarians and government members insisted on rekindling efforts to pass legislation -- known as the “Fake News bill” -- following a clash…

Congressional support will assist Guatemala’s Arevalo

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GUATEMALA

A Constitutional Court ruling barring members of his Movimiento Semilla (Seed Movement, Semilla) from holding congressional leadership positions will constrain the party’s room…

Iran allies will further divide Iraq’s weakened Sunnis

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IRAQ

The supreme court deposed prominent Sunni leader Mohammed al-Halbousi in November 2023, during a long campaign against him by pro-Iranian Shia forces. His ally Shaalan al-Karim…

Election outlook becomes more uncertain in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) is confident it can demonstrate activities justifying her exclusion from public life. It does not see the ruling as violating…