Unclear strategy may upend Ivorian opposition chances

Despite strong opposition to his third-term bid, the incumbent appears on course for victory

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Bhutan will tread warily over China border dispute

The Himalayan kingdom is looking to engage Beijing in boundary talks, but eager not to irk Delhi

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The new president appears to be making efforts to ease Burundi's international isolation

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Recent elections show the potential for, and obstacles to, democratic change through the ballot box in the Balkans

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Traditional opposition parties are unpopular and a newcomer is unlikely to make much impact, so Morena should do well

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Ten years after the last revolution, Kyrgyzstan is again in crisis as powerful players battle for a share of power

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The resumption of licensing has sparked an oil scramble before the necessary institutions and regulations are in place

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Catholic voters may be an important constituency for determining the next US president

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South-east Asian states avoid taking sides between Washington and Beijing, but they could be pressed into harder choices

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A funding agreement with the IMF following a debt restructuring deal has bought time, but external challenges remain

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