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Mozambique shifts from succession to electoral mode

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MOZAMBIQUE

As opposition parties also make their own preparations, all political attention is now focused on October’s general elections, although the economy and a resurgence in the…

Election tensions threaten South Sudan's stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

However, in a context of low trust and weak institutions, the move towards elections increases the risk of violence before, during and after the polls.

Honduras frustrations over lack of reforms will mount

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HONDURAS

Slow progress in enacting reforms is fostering frustration among those who had hoped that Castro would prompt substantial change when she came to power two years ago. Her tax…

Bolivia party divisions point to turbulent election

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BOLIVIA

Each seeks the recognition of the electoral authorities, which have hitherto refused to choose sides. However, a legal ruling by the constitutional tribunal is pushing the…

Pakistani Taliban are a growing problem for Islamabad

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PAKISTAN

Islamabad said the strikes were aimed at anti-Pakistan militants, but the Taliban described the action as “reckless” and retaliated by firing at Pakistani troops along the border…

Israel will carefully calibrate its Iran retaliation

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ISRAEL

The assault caused almost no damage after a combined air defence including the United States and other allies intercepted nearly all the projectiles. Nonetheless, it was Iran’s…

Uganda faces early tensions ahead of 2026 polls

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UGANDA

The government swiftly blocked these efforts, deploying a robust security presence on the streets and around key opposition leaders’ homes. However, this is only the latest…

Conflict may intensify after failed Ethiopia-OLA talks

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ETHIOPIA

This was the second attempt at resolving the intractable conflict in Oromia that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Moreover, hopes of a resolution this time had been…

Far-right threat in Ireland will intensify

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IRELAND

It was the first time Ireland had experienced such unrest around immigration and exposes the growing threat posed by far-right activists and the challenges the government faces in…

Mali's northern war may become protracted

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MALI

Kidal has served as the political capital of various northern armed groups since 2012. Its capture follows the August outbreak of hostilities between the ruling junta and the…