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African court rulings will prompt push on poll quality

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AFRICA

African electoral standards.

Cambodian mining investment need will grow

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CAMBODIA

The country's nascent mining sector is encountering both challenges and new opportunities as large-scale mining operations come in. Last month, four companies were granted…

South-east Asian green mining pressure to grow

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Mining operations and environmental and social factors in South-east Asia.

Ghana’s Akufo-Addo faces economic diplomacy challenges

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GHANA

However, the success of Akufo-Addo's second term could depend in large part upon effective economic diplomacy with regional and international trade partners now the African…

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

New Bulgarian government will face Turkish distrust

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BULGARIA/TURKEY

This has knock-on effects on the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) which, officially in opposition during Borisov’s three terms as prime minister, had carved out a…

Lesotho’s political crisis may complicate reform plans

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LESOTHO

The investigation and related revelations have ratcheted up pressure on the prime minister, triggering a political crisis in the small, strife-torn nation. This has worsened…

Bolivia legislation may help resolve election impasse

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BOLIVIA

The move follows two weeks of demonstrations as protesters blocked roads to express anger at repeated election delays. With cities suffering food, fuel and medical supply…

Libyans are preparing for new phase of conflict

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LIBYA

The Cairo talks potentially represent the last chance for a deal between eastern and western factions, and their respective foreign backers. In late June, the current roadmaps…