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Kenya’s president and protesters face reform challenge

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KENYA

Those protests initially focused on the controversial new Finance Bill 2024, which President William Ruto subsequently withdrew, but have since morphed into calls for Ruto to…

Uganda’s president may fear wider protests

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UGANDA

The legislature has faced months of public scrutiny due to wasteful expenditures and graft. Previously, discontent was expressed through social media campaigns, but the recent…

Bangladesh will face recurrent bouts of popular anger

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BANGLADESH

Two days later, the government confirmed that it would implement the revised system. In the week leading up to the court hearing, numerous people were killed in protest-related…

Protest movement presents a growing challenge in Nepal

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NEPAL

The campaign is led by politician-turned-businessman Durga Prasai, who increasingly rails against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (‘Prachanda’). Prasai insists that it will…

India’s West Bengal faces several more weeks of unrest

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INDIA

Many protesters demand the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who leads the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata…

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…

Paraguayan opposition may rally against Colorado moves

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PARAGUAY

The turn towards authoritarianism suggested by the case has raised alarm bells in the diplomatic community. Her expulsion has also provoked the ire of the powerful private sector…

Angola judicial crisis threatens state capacity

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ANGOLA

Leonardo faces a range of corruption and nepotism allegations and has been subject to widespread criticism and protest within the judiciary. The anger against Leonardo reflects…

Mozambique poll controversies may produce volatility

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MOZAMBIQUE

The vote was seen as a test for the ruling Frelimo party, whose popularity has suffered greatly amid mounting economic and political difficulties. However, the contest devolved…

Morena to pursue major constitutional change in Mexico

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MEXICO

The party’s new dominance has generated uncertainty about the constitutional reforms it plans to pursue, raising concerns both within Mexico and abroad.