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Guinea-Bissau elections may not end instability

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GUINEA-BISSAU

Outlook for presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau.

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Medina is set for re-election in Dominican Republic

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Medina's re-election attempt follows a constitutional reform in 2015 that allows him to stand for a second consecutive term. Although the reform was contested, he had sufficient…

Multiple crises mean future instability in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR

Rajoelina faces a wide array of challenges as he looks towards the final two years of his current presidential term. These include severe tensions within his inner circle, a…

Dominican power struggles will not impact policy

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Dominican Republic election outlook.

Gender crime ups Mexico and Central America migration

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MEXICO/CENTRAL AMERICA

Gender violence in Mexico and Central America.

Baghdad will struggle to manage its own borders

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IRAQ

So far, results have been mixed. There have been some positive outcomes in terms of increased customs payments and improved security. However, control of key border crossings…

Politicisation may worsen unrest in Kenya’s North Rift

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KENYA

Under this authority, the military has been deployed alongside police and multi-agency security forces to combat a spike in armed banditry that has resulted in over 100 civilians…

Assassination threatens to destabilise Haiti further

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HAITI

The assassination follows months of political turmoil and rising gang violence and comes just weeks before elections, scheduled for September 26. Interim Prime Minister Claude…

Haiti’s police will struggle without UN troops

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HAITI

Security in Haiti.