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Islamists may reap some benefits from Sudan’s coup

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SUDAN

The Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition of civilian and rebel groups have rejected the deal, but Hamdok has justified it on the grounds that (among other things) it will…

Kenyan constitutional reform faces complex path

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KENYA

Prospects for constitutional reform in Kenya.

Cuba referendum results send mixed message

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CUBA

The result gives Cuba some of the world's most progressive family and gender legislation, and is superficially a success for the government at a moment of broad discontent over…

Canada's monarchy ties raise constitutional issues

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CANADA

The Queen’s death has brought many Canadian tributes to her personally, not least during the national commemorative ceremony in Ottawa also held on September 19, but in the coming…

Ethiopian economic reform may prove challenging

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ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia economic reform prospects

Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Normalising Syrian-Turkish relations faces challenges

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SYRIA/TURKEY

Turkey has dropped its insistence on regime change in Syria as it seeks to defuse a domestic crisis over Syrian refugees and to contain Kurdish aspirations. Normalisation could…

Danish government will need to appease nationalists

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DENMARK

Stojberg admitted to a Danish newspaper wilfully insisting on applying the law without considering each case individually. In doing so, she may have ignored advice from ministry…

Rising populism will hinder EU governance

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EU

Populism across Europe.

Egyptian president may face internal challenges

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EGYPT

Military courts have been bolstered under President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi, who was re-elected in March for a second four-year term. His tenure has been marked by rising repression.