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Persistent insecurity will test Burkinabe government

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BURKINA FASO

Counterterrorism in Burkina Faso.

Burundi’s foreign overtures may have mixed impacts

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BURUNDI

In contrast to his predecessor’s open hostility towards the multilateral system, Ndayishimiye stressed the importance of international cooperation. However, Ndayishimiye will have…

Somali security strategy ignores old lessons

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SOMALIA

When his latest term started, the president hinted that he might consider negotiations with al-Shabaab, and he still says he remains open to this. However, following a major…

Equatorial Guinea’s Obiang will further stifle dissent

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA

While there is scepticism over the government’s figures, officially recorded deaths are low at 51. However, all sectors of the economy have been negatively impacted -- most…

Alberta climate plan squeezes oil sands producers

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CANADA

Alberta's climate policy.

US deaths of despair will drag long-term growth lower

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UNITED STATES

Economic toll of deaths of despair.

More environment funds are opportunity for eastern EU

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EASTERN EUROPE

Eastern EU member-states, especially in the south-east, have lagged in both pollution reduction and transition to the carbon-neutral economy, largely thanks to aspects of their…

Albania’s stalled EU bid will not halt judicial reform

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ALBANIA

Rama’s remarks followed the arrest of Lushnja Mayor Fatos Tushe, accused of abuse of office regarding public procurement. A more proactive policy against corruption and organised…

Democratic slippages may fuel African coups

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AFRICA

Although support for democracy remains the norm, and has proven resilient over the last decade, the poor performance of civilian leaders has led to a waning commitment to the…

US homeless numbers will be slow to fall

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UNITED STATES

Voters increasingly associate homelessness with two other political issues: concern about immigration and a perception that urban crime is increasing. This is complicating efforts…