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Somaliland electoral crisis creates sequencing dilemma

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SOMALIA

This came after the electoral commission postponed the presidential election and the Gurti (parliament’s upper house, consisting of traditional elders) extended Muse Bihi's term…

Milei Argentina plans raise more doubt than certainty

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ARGENTINA

LLA has capitalised on growing discontent with politics after over a decade of economic stagnation, high inflation and increasing poverty. Milei’s discourse against what he calls…

Congo’s electoral reform process will pose challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

After three successive electoral cycles (2006, 2011 and 2018) of decreasing legitimacy, one of the most sensitive issues on the new government’s agenda is electoral reform.

Prospects for Brazil in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Brazil in 2019.

Consensus may prove crucial for new Somali president

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SOMALIA

Although the elections were delayed for over a year, the result marks a fifth consecutive peaceful transfer of power since 2000.

Polls boost Modi's plans for economy and 2019 in India

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INDIA

The victories were on a scale he is unlikely to have anticipated -- and which the exit polls certainly did not. Predicted, at best, to win a bare majority in the 403-seat UP…

Old divisions may return as Mozambique eyes elections

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MOZAMBIQUE

This comes amid growing instability within the mainstream Renamo, and as the ruling Frelimo party shifts its focus towards elections and succession issues as President Felipe…