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Makonda’s return casts doubt on Tanzania reforms

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TANZANIA

Makonda is a deeply controversial figure, whose political fame skyrocketed during the administration of former President John Magufuli (2015-21). His return to high office has…

Aid dynamics may entrench South Sudan's challenges

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SOUTH SUDAN

However, conventional development aid remains extremely limited, which has significant implications for the prospects for domestic change.

Liberal weakness will hamper Romanian reform cause

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ROMANIA

Public life after local elections.

More arrests of corrupt Russian officials are likely

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RUSSIA

Clampdown on corruption in Russian state institutions

Algeria Islamists may boost influence at May election

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ALGERIA

Since the elections of 1991, which led to a decade of civil war, parliamentary polls have generally taken place in a tense atmosphere, with protests, riots and boycotts. As the…

Russian leader will aim election bid at poorer voters

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RUSSIA

Putin's victory is not in question, but the Kremlin has identified a strong popular mandate as crucial to carrying him through his final term. His election agenda is likely to…

Slovak government is weighing up early elections

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SLOVAKIA

SaS’s departure from government could trigger early elections and bring to power a new government with a less firmly pro-Western orientation that might substantially change…

Moldovan centre-right clash will boost Socialists

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MOLDOVA

Mayoral election controversy in Moldova.