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Protests put Kenya’s political leaders under pressure

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KENYA

Although the protests have remained relatively limited in scale and spread, they have nevertheless highlighted widespread opposition to Ruto’s economic policies and led to…

Poland’s policy on farm protests may shift after polls

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POLAND

The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…

Algiers will be wary of dynamics in the south

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ALGERIA

The region has nonetheless seen waves of protests and some inter-communal clashes and terrorism over the past decade and more. Moreover, there are strong grievances in the south…

Farmer concerns will shift EU climate policy

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EU

The European Commission has agreed to dilute some green deal policies affecting agriculture, but the concessions do not appear to have convinced farmers, who pledge to continue…

Panama mine contract end will worsen economic woes

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PANAMA

The decision followed weeks of protests over the terms of the newly revised contract. Cobre Panama, located in Colon province, is Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine…

Internal Israeli divisions could stall judicial reform

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ISRAEL

They cited their opposition not only to the current right-wing government’s ongoing judicial overhaul, seen as anti-democratic, but also to the West Bank “occupation”, mirroring a…

EU farmer unrest looks set to persist

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FRANCE

The government made significant concessions to smallholding farmers on January 26, but representatives of large arable farmers are not satisfied. President Emmanuel Macron is…

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…

Hijab bill will pass but defiance will continue

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IRAN

The state is attempting to pass a new bill proposing severe punishments for refusal of mandatory hijab-wearing, as the anniversary of the outbreak of the Mahsa Amini hijab…

Shifting Peru alliances may bring election about-face

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PERU

Her government has been sustained by an understanding between the executive and the right-wing-dominated legislature. However, the largest party, Fuerza Popular (Popular Force…