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Beya’s arrest may presage authoritarian drift in Congo

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Beya was a central figure within Tshisekedi’s administration and, with decades of experience, one of its most capable security experts. His sudden fall from grace has generated…

Modi’s party may now be slightly uneasy about polls

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INDIA

All votes will be counted on June 4, with the poll results set to be announced that same day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aiming to secure a third successive term. Turnout in…

Guinea-Bissau elections may not end instability

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GUINEA-BISSAU

Outlook for presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau.

Elections could prove awkward for Maldives president

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MALDIVES

The two parties associated with him are currently in the minority in the unicameral legislature. Muizzu came to power after winning last year’s presidential race. He was a…

Peru's Castillo will struggle to stay in office

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PERU

His immediate predicament is how to overcome accusations of involvement in corruption that could lead to a fresh attempt to impeach him. Castillo appears intent on trying to ride…

Iraq’s Shia parties will hawk nationalist credentials

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IRAQ

The Kurdish referendum has complicated Abadi’s efforts to win reselection after provincial and national elections, expected in April 2018. Abadi -- an Arab Shia -- is vying for…

New Russian government introduces the next generation

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RUSSIA

This decision was taken following Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as president for the fifth time earlier that month. The membership of the new government indicates important shifts…

Indonesia’s local elections are not bellwether polls

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INDONESIA

Last year’s Jakarta gubernatorial election saw sectarian tensions and mass protests. Indonesia’s presidential and legislative elections are due in April 2019. As in 2014…