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Uganda campaign clashes presage post-election unrest

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UGANDA

Wine’s arrest on November 18 sparked two days of protests and a heavy-handed security response that killed at least 54 people. Tensions remain high, and recurrent standoffs…

Delayed polls may increase Guinea-Bissau instability

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GUINEA-BISSAU

Several political parties, including some aligned with President Jose Mario Vaz, recently organised demonstrations calling for the cancellation of the haphazard voter registration…

Jordanian stability will outface economic challenges

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JORDAN

Activists had threatened more protests if progress were not achieved by that deadline. There have been no reforms as yet and a new draft income-tax law offered for public…

Malawian election ruling may not end political unrest

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MALAWI

The case has been brought by runner-up Lazarus Chakwera, leader of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and third-place finisher former Vice-President Saulos Chilima of the United…

Somali president’s term extension risks instability

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SOMALIA

The move has provoked strong criticism from opposition groups, civil society organisations and foreign donors, as elections are already long overdue.

Somali opposition seeks to build pressure on president

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SOMALIA

The CPC now demands the president hand over key powers, including security responsibilities and management of the electoral dispute, to the prime minister.

Madagascar's presidential poll may not end instability

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MADAGASCAR

Rajoelina was installed as president following a military coup that toppled Ravalomanana in 2009. Following four years of protracted negotiations and pressure from international…

Malawi’s Mutharika faces poll dispute storm

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MALAWI

Incumbent President Peter Mutharika of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) narrowly won re-election, ahead of the main opposition candidates, Lazarus Chakwera of the…

Middle East police reform will see slow progress

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MIDDLE EAST

Policing in Arab countries.

Ortega will not bow to Nicaragua protesters’ demands

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NICARAGUA

Prolonged protests.