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New Thai constitution promises constant political flux

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THAILAND

To generate public support, the CDC this week circulated the draft's main provisions. Compared to Thailand's last two 'permanent' constitutions -- those of 1991 and 2007 -- the…

Restitution of African art will gain pace slowly

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AFRICA

The Smithsonian’s declaration is the latest in a series of moves by museums around the world to return African artworks taken from the continent during the colonial era.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa faces credibility crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

Two days previously, Mkhwebane determined that Ramaphosa had deliberately misled parliament and violated the constitution surrounding donations to his ruling ANC leadership…

Kenya’s Building Bridges report may fail to deliver

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KENYA

Kenya's Building Bridges Initiative report.

Armenian government faces pressure to deliver change

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ARMENIA

Since coming into power on the back of public protests in April-May 2018, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has committed to a robust overhaul of state institutions including the…

Stormier times lie ahead in Thai politics

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THAILAND

The spotlight now turns to two other judicial cases: one in which the same court will rule on a petition seeking Srettha Thavisin’s removal as prime minister and the other in…

Slovakia’s rule of law may suffer further setbacks

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SLOVAKIA

Following the attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life in May, his administration quickly capitalised on public shock and sympathy to fast-track a series of controversial…

Inflation and inequality to pressure Cuban government

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CUBA

Price hikes for petrol, electricity, water and gas are among several adjustment measures that will drive up living costs, compounding already high inflation. Meanwhile…

Reforms may be too little too late for Mexico’s PRI

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MEXICO

The PRI National Assembly.

Future of Ecuador’s ruling party hangs in the balance

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ECUADOR

After a decade of political dominance, the ruling Alianza Pais (AP) is plagued with infighting, divided loyalties and corruption scandals, and faces rupture. President Lenin…