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1 – 10 of 19According to the constitution, the poll must take place in September-October. The JVP was formed as a Marxist-Leninist party. Recent opinion polling suggests Dissanayake would be…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286768
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The bailout’s second tranche cannot be released until the review is complete. Separately, the government is battling accusations that it is protecting individuals who helped…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282414
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who promised to deliver the amendment, assumed office in July amid a wave of protests that forced his predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign. As…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273767
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However, losing opposition candidate Raila Odinga still insists the election was rigged and is holding protest rallies to promote his position. This action is reinvigorating…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276332
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IVORY COAST: 'Dialogue' faces formidable trust hurdles
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES258427
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GUINEA-BISSAU: Pressure will grow on leaders
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES251090
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The twin votes were marred by an opposition boycott, allegations of electoral fraud and apparent state-backed violence. With a COVID-19-related state of emergency now in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252187
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IVORY COAST: Tainted poll will undermine Ouattara
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES257243
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MALAWI: Election ruling will buoy opposition
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES252513
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Several of the main opposition figures are not participating or have decided to boycott, citing an unlevel playing field. The 2016 election runner-up, Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas…