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Portugal faces period of heightened instability

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PORTUGAL

AD won the March 10 election by a narrow margin, well short of a majority, with the outgoing Socialist Party (PS) a close second and the radical right Chega in third. Together…

Liberia's electoral process may prove controversial

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LIBERIA

The process, which represents the country’s first use of biometric data for an election, was marred by irregularities. Meanwhile, key powerbroker Senator Prince Johnson of Nimba…

Kenya privatisation pause raises political questions

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KENYA

KENYA: Privatisation pause raises political questions

Honduras frustrations over lack of reforms will mount

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HONDURAS

Slow progress in enacting reforms is fostering frustration among those who had hoped that Castro would prompt substantial change when she came to power two years ago. Her tax…

Oil companies' return may aid Venezuelan government

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VENEZUELA

VENEZUELA: Oil companies' return may aid Caracas

Domestic drivers will shape Kuwaiti foreign policy

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KUWAIT

Kuwaiti foreign policy has traditionally played a balancing role in the region. The country manages to engage in regional affairs without alienating neighbours.

Egypt will struggle to meet basic needs

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EGYPT

Cairo is now making direct purchases instead of using tenders to get wheat on favourable terms, including a purchase of Russian wheat from a trading firm earlier in September. The…

Milei Argentina plans raise more doubt than certainty

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ARGENTINA

LLA has capitalised on growing discontent with politics after over a decade of economic stagnation, high inflation and increasing poverty. Milei’s discourse against what he calls…

War may not prevent elections in Ukraine

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UKRAINE

Zelensky’s statement followed weeks of growing speculation that a wartime election might be held. However, it is still unclear if elections -- either parliamentary or…

Ghana's ruling party faces an uphill electoral battle

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GHANA

This will be Mahama’s fourth time as the NDC candidate, having also won the 2012 elections. The general election will be held in December 2024, with the newly elected president…