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US Democrats fear even a small impact from No Labels

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US

A No labels candidature, still in the developmental stage, would be the latest attempt to run a competitive candidate against the major parties in a presidential election. None of…

Ghana's Akufo-Addo holds poll advantage over old foe

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GHANA

This is the third time Akufo-Addo and Mahama have faced each other: Akufo-Addo lost to Mahama in 2012 but won in 2016. The appearance of two well-known candidates may contribute…

Morocco will struggle to address regional disparities

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MOROCCO

This speech reiterated sentiments from the one he delivered on July 30 marking his 20 years in power, in which he highlighted the need to reduce inequality, create more jobs and…

Modi's party will rethink strategy despite poll win

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INDIA

The margin of victory in Gujarat was significantly lower than in the last state election in 2012, indicating potential problems for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA…

African electoral bodies will struggle to gain trust

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AFRICA

African electoral commissions.

Omani fiscal plans will depend on social impact

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OMAN

Leading international credit ratings agencies had upgraded their outlook for Oman in early 2023. Positive reviews reflect the sultanate’s improved financial performance in 2022…

State of emergency will benefit Ethiopian military

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ETHIOPIA

In the wake of demonstrations that peaked in September and October last year, tens of thousands of protesters and suspects were arrested, often undergoing a ‘re-education’…

Satisfaction with democracy may decline in Africa

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AFRICA

Although support for democracy remains strong overall, it has fallen considerably in the past decade, with much of the decline due to the failure of elected governments to deliver…

South Africa's SAA points to wider reform headaches

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SOUTH AFRICA

Uncertainty persists over SAA’s turnaround strategy, as well as that for other ailing SOEs including arms manufacturer Denel and the Land Bank. Operational problems at troubled…

Philippine leader faces fight to sustain popularity

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PHILIPPINES

The speech notably identified several economic challenges facing the country, ranging from curbing inflation to creating jobs. Marcos registered high approval ratings during the…