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Common interests will preserve French-German unity

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FRANCE/GERMANY

French-German relations.

Iranian environmental efforts face political hurdles

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IRAN

Iran’s environmental crises and political responses.

Doubts about fairness will dog Bolivian election

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BOLIVIA

Election fairness.

Uganda campaign clashes presage post-election unrest

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UGANDA

Wine’s arrest on November 18 sparked two days of protests and a heavy-handed security response that killed at least 54 people. Tensions remain high, and recurrent standoffs…

Guinea-Bissau elections may not end instability

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GUINEA-BISSAU

Outlook for presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau.

South African government’s GBV plans may disappoint

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly committed to increase funding to combat what he calls South Africa’s “second pandemic”, there is a lack of transparency in how the…

Mexico agricultural plans may hinder productivity

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MEXICO

The blockade follows protests last month over a proposed 31.8% reduction in resources for the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER). In July and August, more than…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Ghanaian parties' mixed records face 2020 scrutiny

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GHANA

With general elections 18 months away, the economy is under intensified scrutiny as campaigning begins in earnest. Former President John Mahama (2012-17) was recently endorsed as…

Food insecurity risks unrest across North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Food insecurity in North Africa.