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Nigeria's police protests point to wider frustrations

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's police are the most tangible face of daily misgovernance for its citizens. Yet the recent ‘#EndSARS’ protest movement that has gained global attention is not closely…

Angolan youth frustrations could grow

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ANGOLA

Both reflecting and channelling recent localised protests about various issues, this movement of non-party youth has become a focal point for growing frustration with President…

Gridlock is likely as Australian minor parties rise

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AUSTRALIA

Surveys show Australians are increasingly disenchanted with their major political parties. Despite some policy successes, the governing Liberal Party continues to trail well…

Panama political tensions set to rise before election

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PANAMA

Election preparations.

Colombia election may trigger a close-fought run-off

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COLOMBIA

Conservative, continuity candidate Federico Gutierrez still appears to be Petro’s closest challenger. However, a late surge by populist Rodolfo Hernandez has shocked the…

Bosnia’s local election results could be destabilising

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BOSNIA

Low turnouts in elections in mid-November and ruling party setbacks suggest popular frustration. A quarter-century after the war, Bosnia-Hercegovina (BiH) is marked by division…

Ramaphosa will face key period for reform progress

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ramaphosa's reform challenges.

Honduras drug claims compound COVID-19 concerns

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HONDURAS

Corruption claims and COVID-19.

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Botswana’s Masisi faces growing political challenges

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BOTSWANA

A state of emergency remains in place until at least end-March to combat the virus and contend with the accompanying socio-economic challenges. Separately, a lingering spat…