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A complex coalition will dominate Congo’s parliament

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The ruling Sacred Union coalition controls parliament but comprises a patchwork of small parties

Congo’s new president enters office under a cloud

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Serious doubts have been raised over the election’s credibility and the continued influence of the current ruling elite

Dynasties will maintain grip on Mexican politics

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MEXICO

AMLO’s landslide election win has been hailed as a new beginning for Mexican politics, but nepotism remains rife

Corruption to dominate election campaigning in 2018

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LATIN AMERICA

Corruption will bring down some political figures, but will provide others with their routes to victory

Latin America will see political shifts

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LATIN AMERICA

A series of recent elections and even more widespread protests will prompt changes in regional relations and politics

Tshisekedi’s sacred union may mire Congolese politics

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CONGO-KINSHASA

President Felix Tshisekedi wants to extricate himself from a controversial alliance with former President Joseph Kabila

Corrupt image could break PRI’s political dominance

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MEXICO

Gubernatorial corruption scandals appear to have cost parties states all over Mexico

African election bodies face growing scrutiny

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AFRICA

Election bodies are becoming increasingly contentious

Poll-related tension likely across much of South Asia

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SOUTH ASIA

Various elections are set to take place in the region this year

Latin America gender divide persists

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LATIN AMERICA

Despite some recent advances, gender violence and inequality have improved little in Latin America