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Cambodia opposition re-formation plans face hurdles

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CAMBODIA

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) gained eleven more National Assembly seats on November 27, the same day new lawmakers were sworn into the opposition Cambodia National Rescue…

New Irish leader is likely to be stop-gap

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IRELAND

In the weeks prior to the visit, Kenny declared that he would "effectively and conclusively" deal with the issue of his departure from office following his return to Dublin. A…

Jakarta polls to alter capital's political economy

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INDONESIA

Anies captured 58% of the vote, according to quick count results.

Gas deals will not solve Mozambique's multiple crises

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MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambican political crises.

Puntland crisis underscores Somali election dilemmas

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SOMALIA

Deni and the Puntland electoral commission seek to hold direct elections, while the opposition demand a return to a clan-based electoral system. Meanwhile, with the election…

Pro-Bumiputera move will have mixed impact in Malaysia

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MALAYSIA

The initiative is aimed at improving the socio-economic position of ethnic Malay and indigenous people, a sizeable majority in Malaysia. The Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance, led by…

Haiti’s security challenges will delay any elections

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HAITI

The international community is debating whether, and how, to support Haiti’s security forces amid mounting instability. Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry appointed an Haut Conseil…

Tanzania will resist pressure over social conservatism

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TANZANIA

Social conservatism in Tanzania.

Burkina Faso's Kabore faces mounting public pressures

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BURKINA FASO

Despite enhanced military efforts, jihadist groups are becoming increasingly brazen in their attacks, while labour and other social unrest is also challenging the authorities…

Top official's defection will reshape Afghan alliances

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AFGHANISTAN

Hanif Atmar's credibility as a presidential contender.