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Congo heads towards a turbulent election season

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The opposition has recently held multiple protests denouncing problems with electoral preparations, which the authorities have firmly suppressed. The elections are due in December.

Mozambique shifts from succession to electoral mode

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MOZAMBIQUE

As opposition parties also make their own preparations, all political attention is now focused on October’s general elections, although the economy and a resurgence in the…

Over-reaction to protests is a Russian stability risk

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RUSSIA

Russian leadership's preparations for possible unrest.

New deal sets the stage for Somalia poll battle

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SOMALIA

All eyes will now turn to preparations for the elections, which will be hotly contested.

Election tensions threaten South Sudan's stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

However, in a context of low trust and weak institutions, the move towards elections increases the risk of violence before, during and after the polls.

Prospects for Mexico to end-2023

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PROSPECTS H2 2023

Elections are not scheduled until June 2024, but the remainder of this year will be dominated by preparation, posturing and manoeuvring. Economic growth is gaining momentum, but…

Ethiopia poll will not deliver legitimacy or stability

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ETHIOPIA

Even with a delay, insecurity, logistical challenges and electoral boycotts look likely to deny millions of Ethiopians a genuine democratic choice, and thus a credible electoral…

Economic woes to mark succession preparation in Cuba

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CUBA

The Cuban economy.

New deal breathes life into Somalia’s election process

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SOMALIA

The deal opens a consensual path to elections after the parties agreed on steps to address disputes that have delayed polls since last December.

Prospects for Africa in the third quarter

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PROSPECTS Q3 2015

Prospects for Africa in the third quarter.