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Bahrain will tightly control pro-Palestinian activity

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BAHRAIN

It is also the first summit that Bahrain has hosted since signing the US-sponsored Abraham Accords in 2020 establishing diplomatic ties with Israel.

Fico shooting will further polarise Slovakia

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SLOVAKIA

The shooting came after months of heightened tensions over his controversial plans to weaken anti-corruption regimes, dilute the state broadcaster's independence and curb foreign…

Algeria’s president will comfortably lead the polls

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ALGERIA

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has yet to declare his candidacy but is expected to do so. The establishment candidate seems certain to triumph given the support of national media…

Honeymoon period of Panama’s Mulino will be brief

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PANAMA

Mulino assumed the candidacy late in the race, after former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-14) was disqualified over a corruption conviction. The new president will face…

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…

Corruption scandal will hurt Maltese ruling party

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MALTA

Among the charged are former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, former Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne, and current Central Bank Governor Edward Scicluna. The charges are the latest…

Morocco will struggle to lift growth rates

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MOROCCO

This is below the medium-term target of average annual real GDP growth of 6%, with economic performance largely affected by poor agricultural harvests. There was a modest recovery…

Bolivia party divisions point to turbulent election

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BOLIVIA

Each seeks the recognition of the electoral authorities, which have hitherto refused to choose sides. However, a legal ruling by the constitutional tribunal is pushing the…

Iraq's militias will move to consolidate power

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IRAQ

The militias have targeted Israel but largely avoided targeting US bases, for fear of Washington's retaliation and to reduce tensions with their own government. The attacks on…

Myanmar junta is at a crossroads

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MYANMAR

The military government has in recent months lost considerable territory to its battlefield opponents, including ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) that have long fought the…