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Bangladesh will struggle to achieve stability

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BANGLADESH

Shortly after her departure, Chief of Army Staff Waker-uz-Zaman said an interim government would be formed. President Mohammed Shahabuddin yesterday dissolved parliament. His…

Military’s influence will grow in Pakistan

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PAKISTAN

A caretaker cabinet is responsible for running the country until the polls. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, previously belonged to a party that is widely…

Thai leader will battle hard to secure his position

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THAILAND

Rebooting the economy is just one challenge facing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The junta leader-turned-civilian premier continues to come under pressure from a pro-democracy…

Gabonese government reassurances will ring hollow

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GABON

The president’s health troubles and prolonged absence have created a political crisis and fears of institutional instability. With the economy struggling amid declining oil…

Senegal’s crisis response may heighten tensions

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SENEGAL

This comes despite increasing cases of COVID-19 cases nationwide, with the government forced this week to postpone the planned return of school students after ten teachers tested…

Congo’s president will secure contested fourth term

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CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

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…

Zimbabwe may face renewed leadership upheaval

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ZIMBABWE

With a currency crisis deepening, and COVID-19-related restrictions forcing millions deeper into poverty and malnutrition, unease is growing within and outside the ZANU-PF…