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Arrests reinforce Rabat's anti-corruption drive

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MOROCCO

A major scandal involves a Malian national imprisoned on drug trafficking charges, which has implicated high-ranking individuals. The nature of the cases underlines both the depth…

Doctors’ strike may spell crisis for Seoul

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SOUTH KOREA

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s administration aims to remedy a chronic shortage of doctors in South Korea. Public opinion is firmly behind Yoon, but the KMA has enjoyed past success in…

Chad's flawed polls may bring little foreign criticism

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CHAD

Preliminary official results, announced on May 9, gave President Mahamat Idriss Deby nearly 61% of the vote while his main competitor, Prime Minister Succes Masra came in second…

French president faces jeopardy in EU elections

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FRANCE

President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance movement fell slightly to 16.5%. Opinion polls have been consistent for several weeks now, with RN appearing set for its…

Canada's left feels pressure as Liberal support falls

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CANADA

Support for the Conservatives now equals the combined support for the centre-left Liberals and the New Democratic Party (NDP), which is further left. The Conservatives are now…

Czech-Slovak rift may limit Visegrad effectiveness

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CZECH/SLOVAKIA

The unprecedented move is the first rift since the two countries peacefully parted more than three decades ago. It came soon after the Visegrad Four (V4) of Czechia, Hungary…

Temple inauguration will boost Modi’s re-election bid

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INDIA

The temple is on land where right-wing groups destroyed a centuries-old mosque in 1992; many Hindus believe the site includes the birthplace of the deity Rama, and that a temple…

Post-poll turmoil may worsen Pakistan’s economic woes

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PAKISTAN

The elections, resulting in a fractured mandate and marred by allegations of rigging, have increased polarisation. Separately, Pakistan’s nine-month, roughly USD3bn Stand-By…

Thiam may improve opposition chances in Ivory Coast

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IVORY COAST

This follows the August 1 death of long-term party leader, former President Henri Konan Bedie. Manoeuvring over the future leadership of the ruling Rally of Houphouetists for…

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…