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Zimbabwe economic pressures will linger

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ZIMBABWE

Since its introduction in February, the local real-time gross settlement (RTGS) dollar, a de facto new local currency, has lost over 60% of its value relative to the US dollar on…

Singapore ruling party will work on damage control

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SINGAPORE

The controversies relating to the PAP hardly threaten its dominance of politics, but Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has nevertheless tried hard to mitigate their impact. A…

Namibia’s president faces increased election troubles

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NAMIBIA

Geingob faces a vigorous challenge from independent candidate Dr Panduleni Itula, who has capitalised on the ongoing ‘Fishrot’ corruption scandal that has engulfed the government…

Canada reform rollout faces few obstacles

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CANADA

Conservatives have also pledged to support reforming the Senate as a non-partisan body and allow Trudeau to use his sizeable House of Commons majority to set policy without Senate…

China will use Belarus to advance New Silk Road

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BELARUS/CHINA

A military cooperation agreement was been signed during the week-long visit. To date, most Chinese military aid to Belarus has been to supply light trucks, medical equipment and…

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Renzi may shift EU macroeconomic narrative

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ITALY

Renzi's bid for more growth-friendly policies.

Reconstruction exposes weak local capacity in Peru

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PERU

Local government weaknesses.

Japan’s prime minister will face multiple obstacles

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JAPAN

Kishida outlined an economic stimulus package promising growth and the strengthening of supply capabilities, as well as the promotion of large-scale investment in semiconductors…

Ecuador referendum strengthens Moreno’s hand

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ECUADOR

At the national level, Moreno secured majority support for each of the proposals, with an average of around 68% voting in favour. The results bolster his legitimacy and give him a…