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Belarus will propagate more anti-Western narratives

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BELARUS

A well-designed, powerful propaganda machine is being employed to manipulate public opinion and convince Belarusians that Russia is the sole protector of Belarus's imperilled…

Russian leaders will clear obstacles to election win

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RUSSIA

Managing the parliamentary elections to ensure a win for the ruling party.

Russia's leaders fear public wrath more than Omicron

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RUSSIA

A parallel bill requiring people to show electronic QR codes for train and air travel has been withdrawn. Both bills were halted by public opposition and President Vladimir…

Pro-Russian public mood strains Serbia's ties with EU

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SERBIA

Serbs are heavily exposed to the pro-Moscow narratives that have dominated government-friendly and fringe nationalist media for years. EU pressure to join sanctions against Russia…

Religion may aggravate Ethiopia’s domestic divisions

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ETHIOPIA

The controversy over this issue has roots in broader intra-religious, inter-religious and inter-ethnic faultlines that have worsened amid the political crisis of recent years and…

Georgian cabinet becomes vehicle for ruling party head

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GEORGIA

Bakhtadze and his cabinet were approved by parliament on July 14, promising smaller, better government. He enjoys the favour of Bidzina Ivanishvili, patron of the ruling Georgian…

Controversies could fuel COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

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INT

Scientists and governments are increasingly concerned that ‘vaccine hesitancy’, the situation of people delaying or refusing some or all vaccines, could reduce immunisation…

Sierra Leone coup attempt may fuel political tensions

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SIERRA LEONE

The government has described the events as a coup attempt. Some 20 people were reported killed in the fighting and over 2,000 prisoners were freed. Subsequently, the government…

A tame private sector helps Algeria’s president

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ALGERIA

The authorities seek to maintain tight control over the private sector to minimise risk of state capture by businesses. In parallel, Tebboune has also built close ties with Le…

Hijab bill will pass but defiance will continue

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IRAN

The state is attempting to pass a new bill proposing severe punishments for refusal of mandatory hijab-wearing, as the anniversary of the outbreak of the Mahsa Amini hijab…