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Nicaragua’s opposition faces major election challenges

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NICARAGUA

The Organization of American States (OAS) adopted a resolution in October last year, calling for such negotiations to be held by May, ahead of polls scheduled for November.

New Ethiopian cabinet gears up for next economic plan

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ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia's new government line-up.

Jokowi’s cabinet reshuffle may prove largely cosmetic

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INDONESIA

He replaced six out of 34 cabinet ministers, including the ones responsible for health and religious affairs. The reshuffle is likely designed to boost confidence in the…

Ethiopian premier faces challenges beyond his party

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ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia's political outlook.

New Kazakh leader will prioritise caution over change

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KAZAKHSTAN

Challenges facing Kazakhstan under a new president.

Honduras frustrations over lack of reforms will mount

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HONDURAS

Slow progress in enacting reforms is fostering frustration among those who had hoped that Castro would prompt substantial change when she came to power two years ago. Her tax…

Partiality may hobble West as Macedonian crisis broker

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MACEDONIA

Macedonia's political impasse.

Catalan crisis raises pressure on regional government

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SPAIN

Unrest in Catalonia.

Divided ANC undermines Ramaphosa’s capacity to govern

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SOUTH AFRICA

These challenges are interlinked, and all threaten Ramaphosa’s standing over the medium term. They also influence Ramaphosa’s ability to manage an intensely divided ANC, with…

Cape Verde: Reform agenda may face pushback

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CAPE VERDE

The elections are likely to be organised in November. The MpD currently holds 14 of 22 municipalities. The elections will take place at a moment when the government is set to take…