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Muhoozi faces a complex path to Uganda's presidency

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UGANDA

As Ugandan law bars active military officers from politics, this was widely interpreted as a step towards seeking the presidency, which has father has held for almost four…

The threat of African military coups may rise

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AFRICA

International agreement that all unconstitutional transfers should be condemned and punished is being tested by carefully designed takeovers that appear to adhere to democratic…

Biden’s team will try to reset engagement with Africa

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AFRICA/US

This may see a redefining of US-Africa policy compared to the Trump administration’s focus on competition with China, including: resolving questions surrounding the role for US…

Outlook for India-China relations is dim

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INDIA/CHINA

India and China, strategic rivals, have only partly disengaged from the border stand-off in the western Himalayas which began in May 2020, despite several rounds of talks aimed at…

Party politics drive renewed Tanzania reshuffles

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TANZANIA

These moves are the latest manifestation of Samia’s efforts to reshape the domestic political space and deliver on her agenda ahead of the 2025 presidential election.

Spanish parties look set for lengthy government talks

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SPAIN

Polls show that the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) will likely emerge as the largest party but without a majority. The only coalition scenario with a collective majority involves…

EU-Japan partnership could set new global standards

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EU/JAPAN

EU-Japan cooperation.

Land degradation rises in Middle East and North Africa

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

Dust storms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have increased in recent years, disrupting day-to-day life and creating significant health issues. The Levant has borne…

IPEF talks must contend with US political cycle

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UNITED STATES

The IPEF is the Biden administration’s bid to strengthen the role of the United States in setting the 'rules of the road' for economic relations in the region. It has set an…

Bulgaria’s veto will test new government in Skopje

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NORTH MACEDONIA

The meeting produced agreements on economic and transport cooperation while downplaying disagreements on their shared history. It came a week after Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril…