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Mali's opposition will struggle to challenge the junta

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MALI

Presidential elections were indefinitely postponed in September 2023. Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has stated that persistent insecurity means that elections are unrealistic…

Paraguayan opposition may rally against Colorado moves

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PARAGUAY

The turn towards authoritarianism suggested by the case has raised alarm bells in the diplomatic community. Her expulsion has also provoked the ire of the powerful private sector…

Salafist influence will have limits in West Africa

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WEST AFRICA

Although Salafism lies at the core of jihadist ideology, it is also central to the lives of millions of people who have no connection to or sympathy with religiously inspired…

South Africa may oppose world’s largest mining deal

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although Anglo American’s board promptly rejected the bid, BHP is expected make a revised offer. This would have major implications for Southern African mining, as BHP has…

New law tightens state control in Kyrgyzstan

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KYRGYZSTAN

The amendments introduce the new legal concept of ‘foreign representative’. The bill was signed into law on April 2 and will apply to all NPOs that receive foreign funding and…

Rabat’s maritime sector will help geopolitical aims

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MOROCCO

Existing conditions facilitate this: the country's open economy is highly dependent on foreign trade, it enjoys access to Mediterranean and Atlantic routes and ongoing…

Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…

Georgia will face serious obstacles to EU membership

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GEORGIA

Georgia officially embarked on the path to EU membership along with Ukraine and Moldova shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite Tbilisi not meeting the…

Evangelicals will influence West African politics

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WEST AFRICA

They face continued competition from Catholics and mainstream Protestants, as well as Muslims, and their influence over heads of state can wax and wane. However, as measured by…

China will keep treating private firms with disfavour

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CHINA

The NPC Standing Committee that same week expanded the State Secrets Law. Information clampdowns denting business confidence undermine efforts to boost the private sector and…