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Ottawa extends terrorist entity list to neo-fascists

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CANADA

Some MPs called for this action in the wake of the storming of the US Capitol last month, but the move has been considered for some time following concerns about extremism within…

Far-right extremism is becoming more transnational

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EUROPE

Far-right violence in Europe.

Nigeria's security chiefs may not ease north-east woes

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NIGERIA

Although many recent jihadist attacks have occurred in border regions with Niger (to the north of Borno State) or Cameroon (to the east of Borno and neighbouring Adamawa State)…

Vice-president's verdict will roil Argentina election

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ARGENTINA

The conviction, for fraudulent administration, has no immediate effect: she retains immunity while in office and the appeals process will be lengthy. However, she startled both…

Grassroots will drive North Africa women’s rights push

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NORTH AFRICA

The past year has seen women’s rights movements come to the fore across the Maghreb, a region where previous initiatives have been driven by Western political pressure and from…

Guatemala’s Morales will struggle to keep his immunity

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GUATEMALA

Morales pressures.

Venezuela institutional conflicts foreshadow dead end

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VENEZUELA

Disputes over constitutionality are tense, and similarly between the executive and legislature, with Maduro preparing to cut funding to the opposition-dominated National Assembly…

Dominance of Bangladesh’s ruling party will increase

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BANGLADESH

Authoritarian rule of the Awami League in Bangladesh.

Algeria will closely monitor religious practices

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ALGERIA

In February and before the holy month of Ramadan (March 10-April 9), President Abdelmadjid Tebboune formally inaugurated with much fanfare the Grand Mosque of Algiers, the world’s…

Thailand faces protracted instability over protests

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THAILAND

Prayut earlier this month reshuffled his cabinet. New appointments to the finance and energy ministries will have a key role in spurring post-pandemic economic recovery.