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Poland’s policy on farm protests may shift after polls

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POLAND

The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…

Uruguayan government challenges will mount this year

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URUGUAY

Lacalle Pou’s pension reform has passed the Senate, educational reforms are under way and he is pushing infrastructure works. However, the opposition Frente Amplio (Broad Front…

Zimbabwe's new government will cement ZANU-PF hold

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ZIMBABWE

His proposals, which include an amendment to economic indigenisation policies, came just a week after new President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced his first cabinet in the aftermath…

Urban centres will challenge Africa's ruling parties

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AFRICA

Urban discontent also contributed to the failure of South Africa’s ANC to secure a majority of the popular vote in last year’s municipal elections. This occurs against a…

DRC unrest set to escalate again in early 2016

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CONGO-KINSHASA

DRC's political outlook ahead of scheduled elections.

Party rifts, copper slump mar Zambia leader prospects

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ZAMBIA

The deteriorating socio-economic situation is likely to hurt President Edgar Lungu politically ahead of polls next year, possibly spurring rash, populist policy moves.

Fiscal questions cloud Costa Rica’s economic outlook

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COSTA RICA

Such unity proved elusive for former President Luis Guillermo Solis, for whom fiscal reform in particular caused legislative gridlock. Alvarado inherits an economy that is showing…

Indonesia's new cabinet gives modest boost to economy

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INDONESIA

In a long-awaited move to stimulate the economy and restore investor confidence, Jokowi replaced five ministers and reassigned one. The reshuffle is not surprising given…

Egypt’s Israeli ties will persist despite war

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EGYPT

It hosted an international conference on October 21 to promote diplomatic efforts to that end, and as the humanitarian crisis deepened, officials have ratcheted up their rhetoric…

Coalition party will decide Slovak government’s fate

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SLOVAKIA

The president’s statement reflects a widespread crisis of trust in the government a week after investigative journalist Jan Kuciak was found shot dead with his fiancee Martina…