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Lao rule of law unlikely to see gains in 2016

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LAOS

Rule of law, development and politics in Laos.

Pakistan may struggle to retain IMF’s support

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PAKISTAN

He replaces Miftah Ismail, who played a key role in ensuring that Pakistan got its bailout programme with the IMF back on track after a hold-up. Dar faces a tough challenge to…

Guinean political divides could worsen ahead of poll

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GUINEA

Guinea's political impasse.

Eastern threat could plague Burkinabe government

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BURKINA FASO

Attacks in the north and east of the country killed approximately 50 people (mostly security personnel) in August and September. Parliament has proposed the recruitment of a new…

Haiti's earthquake recovery remains slow five years on

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HAITI

Reconstruction five years after the January 2010 earthquake.

Corruption scandal may aggravate unrest in Haiti

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HAITI

The action follows the November 16 release of a report by the senatorial commission that uncovered a 2-billion-dollar embezzlement scandal surrounding Venezuelan-led oil fund…

Togo’s president will prioritise economic recovery

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TOGO

This latest warrant issued against Kodjo is widely viewed as an attempt to intimidate further a leading opposition figure, as well as to send a strong message to other critics of…

Liberia’s Weah may struggle to maintain public trust

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LIBERIA

President George Weah's challenges.

Mauritania’s Gulf ties will survive local rebalancing

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MAURITANIA

Outlook for Mauritania's ties with the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Bangladesh’s ruling party will consolidate its support

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BANGLADESH

The AL will seek a fourth consecutive governing term at the general election due by the end of 2023. The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has in recent weeks talked…