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South Africa’s demographic shifts will alter politics

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SOUTH AFRICA

The results show a growing population, and significant demographic shifts within provinces, most notably in the economic powerhouses of Gauteng and Western Cape. However, the…

Census handling will stoke tensions in Bolivia

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BOLIVIA

The census provides the basis for the distribution of seats in the Chamber of Deputies and defines the proportions of tax receipts that are channelled to decentralised tiers of…

Nicaragua mining expansion will have serious impacts

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NICARAGUA

The amount of land granted for mining has now surpassed 2 million hectares, having doubled between 2021 and 2023 to around 1.8 million. This rapid expansion in mining activity…

Brazil floods will become more common and costly

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BRAZIL

As of May 13, 147 people had died, another 127 were missing and some 800 were injured as a result of the heavy rain that started in late April and the subsequent floods. Over…

Bolivia political divisions will deepen pre-elections

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BOLIVIA

Despite temporary respite over the issue of judicial elections, splits within the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) are set to continue.

London will struggle to control irregular migration

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UNITED KINGDOM

Starmer is looking to replace the previous government’s controversial Rwanda policy. He is particularly interested in Italy’s deal with Albania, which permits Italian authorities…

Mauritania's election results will boost status quo

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MAURITANIA

The results have provoked demonstrations, with three protesters dying in murky circumstances following their arrest. The runner-up candidate, Biram Dah Abeid, denounced…

Elections will weaken unity of German government

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GERMANY

The latter’s performance was a clear indicator of its ability to expand its appeal beyond eastern states. The Social Democrats (SPD), Free Democrats (FDP) and Greens all suffered…

Gaza war will put pressure on EU internal borders

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EU

EU: Gaza war to put pressure on internal borders

Winter may reduce migrant inflow into EU via Balkans

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EASTERN EUROPE

EASTERN EUROPE: Winter may deter migrants via Balkans