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New premier’s father will have key role in Thailand

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THAILAND

Pheu Thai remains under the influence of its founder Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn’s father and a former prime minister (2001-06). On August 19, the Criminal Court said the next…

Congo’s president will secure contested fourth term

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CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

Several of the main opposition figures are not participating or have decided to boycott, citing an unlevel playing field. The 2016 election runner-up, Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas…

Ramaphosa will face key period for reform progress

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ramaphosa's reform challenges.

Sri Lanka government will shrug off unpopularity

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SRI LANKA

Separately, the IMF’s Executive Board on March 20 approved a four-year, roughly USD3bn Extended Fund Facility for the country. The approval came around ten months after Sri Lanka…

Arrest further roils prospects for polls in Pakistan

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PAKISTAN

Just days earlier, the PTI and the ruling coalition held their latest round of talks aimed at resolving an impasse over dates for two provincial elections and the general…

Albania’s stalled EU bid will not halt judicial reform

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ALBANIA

Rama’s remarks followed the arrest of Lushnja Mayor Fatos Tushe, accused of abuse of office regarding public procurement. A more proactive policy against corruption and organised…

CENI reform will destabilise Congo’s Sacred Union

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The political struggle over the CENI threatens to cause a first major crisis for the new ‘Sacred Union’ political majority established by President Felix Tshisekedi less than six…