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Haiti hurricane could have major political impact

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HAITI

The decision followed the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew, which struck the country on October 4, killing hundreds. With estimates of casualties and property damage still…

Yemeni separatists may be forced back to the table

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YEMEN

Consequences of self-rule declaration.

COVID-19 complicates global humanitarian aid response

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19's impact on the global humanitarian system.

Earthquake complicates Haiti's long-term challenges

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HAITI

The 7.2-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The disaster comes amid political turmoil, following the assassination of President Jovenel…

Second COVID-19 wave will test Madagascar’s Rajoelina

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MADAGASCAR

However, with a second wave underway and the mining and tourism sectors -- key foreign exchange earners -- upended, he recently changed tack, authorising an immunisation programme…

Belize’s new government faces an uphill struggle

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BELIZE

PUP leader Juan Antonio ‘Johnny’ Briceno was sworn in as prime minister the day after the vote, replacing Dean Barrow, who could not run for a fourth consecutive term. Briceno’s…

Political crisis to hinder Nicaragua economic recovery

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NICARAGUA

However, the prospects of a sustained recovery are clouded by fiscal weakness, a precarious balance-of-payments position, a deteriorating business environment and the threat of…