Nigeria’s Saraki may grow in influence

The powerful Senate president is believed to have overseen a ruling party split

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Syrian reconstruction plans may block refugee return

A new Syrian law could make it impossible for many displaced people to keep their property

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Politics will make it hard for the US or Canadian governments to back down

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Sunni and Kurdish parties have so far been excluded from government formation

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A battle between secular and religious leaders is complicated by local tradition and interfering neighbours

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The military views the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement as a threat while political parties want to appropriate its agenda

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The political atmosphere in the semi-authoritarian Pacific island republic is heating up ahead of a general election

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The upcoming five-month transition period will be crucial in determining AMLO's policy direction and priorities

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A public backlash at an unpopular reform shows the limits of government power

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Efforts to revive the oil industry are gaining prominence, but corruption runs deep

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