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Provincial polls benefit the president more than Congo

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CONGO-KINSHASA

In all but one race, candidates loyal to President Felix Tshisekedi emerged victorious.

Congo’s electoral reform process will pose challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

After three successive electoral cycles (2006, 2011 and 2018) of decreasing legitimacy, one of the most sensitive issues on the new government’s agenda is electoral reform.

New Congo cabinet consolidates president’s position

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Although a limited, technical adjustment had long been anticipated, Tshisekedi surprised with a strategic and politically far-reaching reorganisation, bringing in former…

Congo election results will leave lasting divisions

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CONGO-KINSHASA

CONGO-KINSHASA: Election results will deepen divisions

Call for new Congo election will fall on deaf ears

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CONGO-KINSHASA

CONGO-KINSHASA: Call for new election will fail

Kenya’s foreign policy may see continuity amid change

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KENYA

Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta maintained a highly visible presence in regional and international affairs. It remains an open question whether new President William Ruto will…

Congo’s elections may become more contentious

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Several have already been excluded from the presidential race. Though notoriously divided, opposition leaders are united in believing that the regime is manipulating the electoral…

Congo military reforms face major challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Within days, Congolese army (FARDC) officials said some 2,000 volunteers had joined the FARDC’s ranks. Meanwhile, in October, Tshisekedi made sweeping changes to the FARDC’s…

Reconstruction exposes weak local capacity in Peru

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PERU

Local government weaknesses.