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Somalia stumbles into another regional election morass

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SOMALIA

Regional elections and federal infighting in Somalia.

New deal sets the stage for Somalia poll battle

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SOMALIA

All eyes will now turn to preparations for the elections, which will be hotly contested.

Andalusia will set the stage for Spanish politics

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SPAIN

Depending on the outcome, it could well prompt the national government to call an early general election before May 2019.

Spanish parties look set for lengthy government talks

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SPAIN

Polls show that the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) will likely emerge as the largest party but without a majority. The only coalition scenario with a collective majority involves…

Ukraine clashes reflect and worsen diplomatic impasse

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UKRAINE

Ukraine fighting and diplomacy.

Power struggle mars Somalia’s constitutional reform

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SOMALIA

The proposals must be approved in a referendum but have already drawn opposition accusations of a power grab by the president. Most notably, Puntland’s president has said his…

Regional fears of jihadists prolong Libya conflict

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LIBYA

External influences.

Reconciliation slips out of Somali leaders’ grasp

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SOMALIA

The six-day summit, which concluded on May 11, was the first high-level meeting between FGS and FMS leaders in almost a year but ended without agreement -- prolonging a…

Somali negotiations over election model will intensify

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SOMALIA

However, the latest round of talks -- and the resulting agreement -- came against the backdrop of a boycott by Puntland and Jubaland states, which alleged manipulation of the…

Singapore will improve ties with neighbours

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SINGAPORE

As its period as ASEAN chair nears its end, Singapore is continuing to promote regional economic integration and trade liberalisation. The country’s leadership is also seeking…