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Balance will be elusive in fragile Argentine economy

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ARGENTINA

The move, which has angered the farming sector, is one of several announcements aimed at boosting revenues in order to avoid austerity, and at generating enthusiasm among the…

Riots may herald further attacks on Brazil's democracy

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BRAZIL

The failures that made the attack possible lay bare the tensions between the new government led by centre-left President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the large ‘Bolsonarista’…

Rising crime will test Uganda’s security sector

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UGANDA

The identities and motives of the attackers remain contested, and police investigations are ongoing. However, two opposition legislators have been charged in connection with the…

Gabonese government reassurances will ring hollow

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GABON

The president’s health troubles and prolonged absence have created a political crisis and fears of institutional instability. With the economy struggling amid declining oil…

Tunisia coalition stability hangs on economy

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TUNISIA

The effect of economic pressures on government unity.

South Africa's Ramaphosa will stress reform momentum

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SOUTH AFRICA

This included the retention of key officials such as Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. While Ramaphosa has committed his administration…

Governance concerns may affect Poland's credit rating

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POLAND

Moody's may cut Poland's credit rating because of the government's controversial changes to the constitutional court, the agency has warned. The European Commission continues to…

Italian stability hinges on M5S future and Salvini

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ITALY

Italian political outlook.

Erdogan will try to tighten grip on Turkey’s military

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TURKEY

They joined a public statement warning the government against undermining a landmark international agreement governing the strategic Turkish Straits. The government’s…

Kamerhe arrest will destabilise Congo’s presidency

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Dynamics within Congo's coalition government.