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West African regional bloc faces transition challenges

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WEST AFRICA

Presidential elections in the other five (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast and Niger) are set for the fourth quarter. While ECOWAS touts its regional trade and monetary…

Mozambique-Tanzania border insecurity likely to worsen

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MOZAMBIQUE/TANZANIA

The attacks successfully targeted the Tanzanian armed forces, as well as civilians. The incidents have prompted the announcement of enhanced collaboration on security between the…

COVID-19 and repression will fuel new African protests

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AFRICA

This has led to a greater focus on digital strategies and the rise of ‘personal’ or ‘patchwork’ protests in which individuals share images on social media of themselves making…

Ghana’s COVID-19 response faces growing scrutiny

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GHANA

The initial crisis response of Akufo-Addo's government appeared to strengthen his standing ahead of general elections later this year. However, since the early easing of a partial…

Cambodia opposition ban would increase sanctions risk

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CAMBODIA

This follows a Supreme Court spokesman’s October 8 confirmation that the court will hear a motion calling for the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) to be ordered…

African opposition success depends on alliances

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AFRICA

Opposition victories, especially those that remove long-standing authoritarian regimes, have been associated with democratic strengthening, with transfers of power shown to boost…

African electoral bodies will struggle to gain trust

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AFRICA

African electoral commissions.

Minor US presidential candidates may have 2024 impact

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UNITED STATES

The impact of any candidate not from the two major parties is traditionally dismissed but, with this year’s presidential race looking as close as that of 2020, the possibility…