Xi's indefinite rule will have immediate impact

A constitutional amendment to allow Xi Jinping to remain president indefinitely raises fears of dictatorship

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Renewed EU focus on Ukraine will face old challenges

Conflict resolution in Ukraine is proving intractable and the government is unwilling or unable to deliver reforms

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A parliamentary stalemate or an unstable majority for the centre-right are the most likely outcomes

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Mogadishu's political and economic pre-eminence means its future hinges on complex local, regional and national dynamics

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Fuel theft has increased markedly, but with much of the public supporting the thieves, tackling it is a sensitive matter

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Africa is expected to establish a continental free trade area, but implementing the deal may be the real challenge

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Sofia hopes its support for EU’s regional initiatives will distract attention from its failure to continue reforms

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After a recession and a decade of government hostility to private banks, the fortunes of the sector look set to improve

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The prime minister has resigned, but the ruling party has no clear strategy to end unrest while maintaining party unity

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Despite a likely increase in mining activity based on higher prices, growth will not return to the highs of past years

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