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Congo’s president faces challenging AU chairmanship

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AFRICA/CONGO-KINSHASA

The appointment is a major coup for a president who is committed to building his diplomatic credentials, but comes at a very turbulent time in both African and Congolese affairs.

Laos's development frictions could worsen in 2015

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LAOS

Laos's development outlook.

African Union faces high expectations but low capacity

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AFRICA

The Summit came amid challenging internal and external circumstances including old and new conflicts, military coups, economic struggles, sluggish economic integration, democratic…

Sudan's president tries new tactics

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SUDAN

Sudan's state of emergency.

Ethiopia’s new premier will face familiar challenges

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ETHIOPIA

Securing the premiership caps a sharp rise for Abiy within both the Oromo People’s Democratic Organisation (OPDO), of which he became leader in February, and the EPRDF. Abiy and…

Radical nationalists could upset new Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…

South Sudan will get a larger budget but not reforms

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SOUTH SUDAN

South Sudan's budget and reform outlook.

Prospects for Nigeria to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

This has increased pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to fast-track reforms amid worsening unemployment and inequality. Meanwhile, ongoing security crises…

Russia's Putin clarifies options but not his future

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RUSSIA

Without explicitly saying so, the proposals create a menu of options for Putin's future role now that he has made it clear he will not be president after 2024. Putin has been…

Saudi crown prince may move against his detractors

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SAUDI ARABIA

The scandal over Khashoggi’s death has been a profound embarrassment to the government, which has belatedly acknowledged that senior officials were implicated. However, there is…