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Nigeria's police protests point to wider frustrations

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's police are the most tangible face of daily misgovernance for its citizens. Yet the recent ‘#EndSARS’ protest movement that has gained global attention is not closely…

Brexit threatens future Irish-UK relations

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IRELAND/UK

The future of Irish-UK relations.

Clinton will have edge in foreign policy debates

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UNITED STATES

Clinton has sought to make foreign policy a key part of the campaign as polls have consistently shown her more trusted on the subject than Trump. However, the role of foreign…

Ethiopia-OLA peace talks will likely be protracted

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ETHIOPIA

Notably, OLA fighters on May 14 reportedly attacked a police station in Bishoftu, just 40 kilometres from Addis Ababa, while the OLA claims government forces have attacked its…

Saudi Arabia will use social media to deter criticism

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SAUDI ARABIA

Since 2010, social media has played a major role in connecting Saudis and creating a space for debate in the absence of political participation. However, government monitoring of…

Colombia local elections to test anti-Petro sentiment

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COLOMBIA

While only sub-national positions will be contested, results will be influenced by economic and security matters at both local and national levels and, to some degree, by public…

Corruption will dog Hungary as long as it is tolerated

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HUNGARY

For most Hungarians, corruption and personal connections are part of their environment and ‘oil the wheels’, making everyday life easier. In the administration of Prime Minister…

Opposition trials will strain Ethiopia's transition

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ETHIOPIA

The news comes just weeks after similar charges were levelled against another prominent opposition leader, Eskinder Nega. The formal invocation of the anti-terrorism law in these…

South Sudan peace deal faces trust deficit

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SOUTH SUDAN

Power-sharing has been highly contentious and a compromise between the two main factions marks a major breakthrough. However, the deal has not been formally signed, key issues…

Nigeria's ruling party will speed up post-Buhari plans

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NIGERIA

Buhari’s multiple and prolonged absences -- including one that lasted 49 days -- have weakened his hold on his All Progressives Congress (APC). The 74-year-old has made several…