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Kenya court ruling sets stage for new controversies

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KENYA

The unprecedented move overturned President Uhuru Kenyatta’s apparently comfortable victory over Raila Odinga by 54.2% of the vote to 44.7%. The court ruled on the basis of what…

Popular ire may upset ZANU-PF's Zimbabwe election plan

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ZIMBABWE

The ruling ZANU-PF party appears to be trying to control the campaign and outcome to a much greater extent than in 2018. However, this effort is being complicated by record levels…

Kenyan constitutional rights and freedoms face threats

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KENYA

The state of democracy in Kenya.

Mexico electoral reforms are unlikely to succeed

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MEXICO

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has repeatedly accused electoral institutions of being biased and unreliable. Such claims have intensified since the June 6 mid-term…

Lao rule of law unlikely to see gains in 2016

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LAOS

Rule of law, development and politics in Laos.

Poor governance, weak institutions will dog eastern EU

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EU

Instability in eastern EU.

Chamisa will struggle to contest flawed Zimbabwe poll

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ZIMBABWE

However, the poor quality of the elections was widely condemned by international observers, while opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has…

Power-sharing will hinder reforms in Romania

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ROMANIA

Prospective entry into the passport-free area will give a boost to the Romanian cabinet backed by the Social Democrats (PSD) and National Liberals (PNL). While providing…

Peru referendums may aid Vizcarra against Congress

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PERU

Referendum plans.

COVID-19 may prompt more Malawian election controversy

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MALAWI

Malawi election controversies.