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Russia trials new governance model for Dagestan

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RUSSIA

Vasilyev said he was appointing a new chief prosecutor and high-court judges, as people were crying out for justice. Through him, Moscow is strengthening its direct control of…

Iraqi measures to rein in militias will be cosmetic

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IRAQ

Meanwhile, concern is growing that Israel is mounting regular airstrikes on Iran-backed militia bases inside Iraq. The conflict against Islamic State (IS) led to the emergence of…

Congo’s Beni conflict will defy simple solutions

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CONGO-KINSHASA

However, the announcement has been met with scepticism, both over the rationale for the designation and its utility.

France will reduce its West African military footprint

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WEST AFRICA

French forces completed their withdrawal from Mali in August. The current force posture, with some 3,000 troops based mostly in Niger and Chad, will remain unchanged in the short…

Somali security and governance top president’s agenda

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SOMALIA

Farmajo won with a clear majority in the second round against the incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed by 184 votes to 97, with another former president taking the remaining…

Prospects for Pakistan in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for Pakistan in 2018.

Deby’s control of Chad looks unlikely to be shaken

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CHAD

The presidential election will take place on April 11 and parliamentary elections are scheduled for October. As the country prepares for the polls, security challenges and…

Italy's Renzi will face critical tests before year-end

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ITALY

This is a crucial step for the government before year-end, together with long-term banking issues and slowing economic recovery. The European Commission has allowed Italy…

Pakistan economy will be on surer footing

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PAKISTAN

The programme will resume once approved by the Fund’s Executive Board. The last tranche of the loan received to date was disbursed earlier this year, under then premier Imran…

Saudi social reforms will create economic openings

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SAUDI ARABIA

The rapid social changes under way, such as letting women drive and reopening cinemas, largely focus on creating new economic opportunities. They also serve a political purpose…