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Cameroon’s anglophone crisis threatens to escalate

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CAMEROON

Hosting the CHAN was an attempt by President Paul Biya's government to convince international audiences that it can host the AFCON despite ongoing conflict in the predominantly…

Worldwide cyber risk coverage is fast evolving

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INTERNATIONAL

The WannaCry malware spread worldwide, affecting the healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, utilities, transportation and education sectors. On June 27, another ransomware…

Industry needs may prompt East European school reform

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EASTERN EUROPE

PISA measures, internationally, 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges. For the Visegrad Four (V4 -…

Interim government will enjoy little leeway in Peru

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PERU

Outgoing President Martin Vizcarra’s impeachment was a response to congressional dissatisfaction with his government’s policies, especially those designed to root out corruption…

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…

Russia sees digitalisation as new technical revolution

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RUSSIA

The government is attaching high hopes to its digitalisation strategy to stimulate economic growth, increase government efficiency and improve people's quality of life. Despite…

Turkey’s diaspora policy is a growing EU concern

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EUROPE

The politicisation stems from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s policy to mobilise and engage with the diaspora through political, cultural, social and economic ties…

Pandemic deepens long-term risks to US women workers

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UNITED STATES

Women, especially those from minorities, are more likely to have dropped out of the labour force or moved to part-time or precarious employment. Jobs recovery has also been slower…

Chile Safe Return Plan aims to move to 'new normal'

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CHILE

Plans for gradual reopening in Chile.

Omicron to be costly in Mexico despite vaccine advance

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MEXICO

Mexico is facing a fourth wave of contagion, driven by the Omicron variant. The country’s seven-day rolling average of daily new confirmed cases as of January 25 was approaching…