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UMNO rural vote likely to survive in Malaysia

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MALAYSIA

Rural constituencies and Malaysia's forthcoming general election.

Urban centres will challenge Africa's ruling parties

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AFRICA

Urban discontent also contributed to the failure of South Africa’s ANC to secure a majority of the popular vote in last year’s municipal elections. This occurs against a…

Votes in eastern EU cities will reflect rural divide

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EU

The electoral success of activists, political entrepreneurs, more liberal-minded or pro-EU politicians in capital cities is not a strong signal that attitudes and voting patterns…

Rural protests could quickly snowball in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Tens of thousands of farmers and indigenous people have taken part in demonstrations since May 30 in protest at the government's economic policies. At least three people are…

South Africa debt crisis threatens municipal solvency

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SOUTH AFRICA

Until recently, worsening indicators were confined to small-town and rural areas, but now, as the report highlights, the problem has spread to major metropolitan local government…

Colombia’s Petro will pursue drug policy change

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COLOMBIA

This indicates a potential move away from US-sponsored, militarised strategies of coca eradication, cocaine interception, the ‘decapitation’ of trafficking networks and the…

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…

Modi’s party will likely renew emphasis on caste

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INDIA

India's ruling party's likely election strategy emphasising caste.

Poll result poses challenges for South Africa parties

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SOUTH AFRICA

Under the Municipal Systems Act, councillors must meet within two weeks of the official announcement of the election results (August 6) to elect a municipal government consisting…

Election run-off may cause Morales problems in Bolivia

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BOLIVIA

Approaching elections.