A full public debt restructuring overhaul is unlikely

COVID-19 has devastated the already threadbare budgets of many developing countries; debt relief calls will grow

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South-east Asia monarchs will play key political roles

The region’s monarchies are increasingly under the spotlight, especially in Malaysia and Thailand

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High levels of water pollution, a symptom of long-standing problems and bad governance, are sparking popular protests

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The ruling ZANU-PF claims to be clamping down on corruption, but the main opposition remains the principal target

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As Caribbean nations seek to pull themselves out of the COVID-19 pandemic, small, non-independent islands may fare best

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COVID-19, personal rivalries and unpopular policies beset ruling coalition but it benefits from a weak opposition

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Pretoria is exploring new revenue-raising measures as public finances deteriorate further amid the pandemic

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Uncompetitive elections are the norm in Kazakhstan, but this one was disappointing given the president's hints of change

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Pressing domestic issues will complicate efforts by Biden’s Africa team to rebuild bilateral engagement and credibility

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The arrival of more women in government and parliament should have a positive impact on Lithuania’s political culture

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