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Algiers will be wary of dynamics in the south

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ALGERIA

The region has nonetheless seen waves of protests and some inter-communal clashes and terrorism over the past decade and more. Moreover, there are strong grievances in the south…

Mauritania legislative poll will boost Ghazouani

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MAURITANIA

The ruling El Insaf Party (Equity) won a clear majority of 107 out of 176 seats in the legislative elections and also dominated the regional and local polls. The results confirm…

Panama mine contract end will worsen economic woes

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PANAMA

The decision followed weeks of protests over the terms of the newly revised contract. Cobre Panama, located in Colon province, is Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine…

India will be vigilant but not worried about al-Qaida

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INDIA

The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…

Venezuela's Guyana referendum will bring new tensions

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VENEZUELA

Official figures suggest that 10 million people participated in a referendum held on December 3 in which over 90% of those who voted (accounting for nearly half of the electorate…

Water woes ease but labour tensions mount in Uruguay

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URUGUAY

URUGUAY: Water woes ease but labour tensions mount

Poland will draw back from rows with Ukraine

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POLAND/UKRAINE

POLAND/UKRAINE: Warsaw will draw back from rows

Post-electoral protest is possible in Sierra Leone

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SIERRA LEONE

SIERRA LEONE: Post-electoral protests are possible

Uzbek voters may have preferred stability to reform

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UZBEKISTAN

UZBEKISTAN: Voters may prefer stability to reform

Poland’s policy on farm protests may shift after polls

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POLAND

The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…