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Uganda may struggle to balance security sector tension

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UGANDA

Security sector reform challenges in Uganda.

Turkish health system’s troubles will stay a hot topic

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TURKEY

Government parties recently blocked opposition moves to hold a parliamentary debate on attacks on health workers. The government is proud of its heath policies, but the system is…

Controversial Argentine judicial reform may backfire

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ARGENTINA

Fernandez says the bill seeks to improve the functioning of the federal justice system, perceived as highly prone to political interference. However, it is likely to impact…

Tanzania graft report will tarnish Samia’s image

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TANZANIA

The report was a highly critical review of her administration's competence in managing public funds and appeared to indicate serious corruption within government.

Saudi crown prince may move against his detractors

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SAUDI ARABIA

The scandal over Khashoggi’s death has been a profound embarrassment to the government, which has belatedly acknowledged that senior officials were implicated. However, there is…

Brazil government unity and support may face limits

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BRAZIL

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s cabinet-level economic team includes three potential presidential successors, representing parties from the centre-left, centre and…

Ethiopia’s security reforms aim to consolidate power

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ETHIOPIA

The announcement followed days of violent protests in Amhara region resisting ENDF efforts to confine the region’s special forces to their bases for disarmament. The move…

Chile inequality debate will drive tax reform demands

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CHILE

Although both the bill’s legislative future and the amount it would raise are uncertain, it reflects ever more explicit class polarisation and anger over inequalities.

Jordan may face further peaceful protests

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JORDAN

Razzaz was appointed after the dismissal of his predecessor following June's nationwide protests. These were ostensibly united around a common rejection of a new income tax law…

South African government faces public-sector showdown

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SOUTH AFRICA

The negotiations follow the government’s refusal last year to pay the final annual tranche of a previous three-year deal. Containing the public-sector wage bill is seen as key for…