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Voting was largely peaceful, with only a few isolated security incidents reported. Parties unaffiliated with the national government did well in urban areas, winning control of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283049
ISSN: 2633-304X
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His Historic Pact suffered a major setback in October’s local elections, with opposition figures set to govern some of Colombia’s largest cities (including Bogota) from January 1…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283348
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Meanwhile, the leader of the opposition and a ruling party lawmaker have been hospitalised after serious assaults (in the former case, politically motivated). There are also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284941
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While only sub-national positions will be contested, results will be influenced by economic and security matters at both local and national levels and, to some degree, by public…
The government’s low approval ratings nationally, and especially in some major cities, notably Bogota, Medellin and Cali, suggest that candidates belonging to or endorsed by the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282374
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The massive demonstration, the first of its kind in seven years, is just one of many indications that Tanzania’s political class is shifting into pre-election mode ahead of local…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285004
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The government is highly dependent on steady GDP growth to meet its pledges on deficit-reduction and tax cuts. It was forced to implement EUR10bn (USD10.7bn) in emergency cuts in…
Makonda is a deeply controversial figure, whose political fame skyrocketed during the administration of former President John Magufuli (2015-21). His return to high office has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283561
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The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284379
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As a result of dwindling tax revenue, he also said that state spending would be cut by EUR10bn (USD10.8bn). The government’s forecast for this year is more optimistic than…