Uganda’s old opposition will decline as the new rises

A new informal opposition alliance is challenging the dominance of traditional political parties

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African electoral bodies will struggle to gain trust

A trust deficit prevails for election bodies across Sub-Saharan Africa

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Anti-corruption protests are driving probes that have seen a number of high-profile politicians arrested

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A financial controversy has undermined the new president’s anti-graft message

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San Jose is trying to welcome Nicaraguan migrants, but the sheer number of them makes social friction all but inevitable

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The Kremlin's tactic of 'parachuting in' regional managers looks effective but risks undermining popular support

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Divides in the ruling party are spreading across the political system

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The prime minister has strengthened his internal party standing, but must still contend with a range of domestic forces

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A high-profile attack in Ahvaz has led to accusations that ethnic minorities serve external enemies

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While foreign-owned land has been targeted for redistribution, ‘expropriation without compensation’ has been avoided

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