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Nigeria’s president will struggle to contain threats

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NIGERIA

The bombing is the latest setback for the government. Recent military gains against Boko Haram and increasing oil production in the Niger Delta have failed to offset the distinct…

Pressure is likely to build on Erdogan’s opponents

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TURKEY

Erdogan’s weakened position.

US shift boosts hopes of Venezuela dialogue progress

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VENEZUELA

Optimism is building that there will be progress in dialogue efforts between President Nicolas Maduro's government and US-recognised ‘interim president’ Juan Guaido. The current…

Botswana's diversification challenges will mount

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BOTSWANA

Botswana's post-diamond economy.

Flat US defence spending puts Pentagon under pressure

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US

While Congress broadly supports existing defence programmes and the current level of spending, an increase below inflation leaves the Pentagon struggling to manage current…

Prospects for North Africa in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for North Africa in 2019.

Thailand’s junta will face new governing pressures

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THAILAND

This is an early move back towards elected politics following the mid-2014 military coup, and comes as recent corruption allegations, the possibility of a fifth cabinet reshuffle…

Corruption could define Moreno's presidency in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

While Correa's chosen successor, President Lenin Moreno, won April's presidential election, he did so narrowly, and his efforts since taking office to reach out to other parties…

Polarisation raises Venezuela violence, default risks

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VENEZUELA

The Assembly meeting followed the suspension on October 20 of the signature collection process required for initiating a recall referendum against Maduro that was due to take…

Poll win for Cambodia’s ruling party could be pyrrhic

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CAMBODIA

Cambodia's ruling party's hold on power.