South African budget may ease downgrade fears

The government has opted for moderate tax increases amid efforts to tackle ballooning public debt

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Rwandan model’s longevity will depend on donor support

While Rwanda's post-genocide economic gains have been impressive, they depend in large part on uncritical donor largesse

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A rise in popular unrest comes as the government struggles to coordinate a counterterrorism campaign

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Although Chechen fighters feature large in the Syrian conflict, their return is not the prime cause of Caucasus unrest

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El Salvador’s economy suffers a range of structural problems that show no sign of improvement

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The government faces constant challenges in keeping large population groups satisfied with their economic conditions

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Social and political fragility has Haiti’s fledgling security forces on the back foot from the outset

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The pioneering pacification strategy in Rio de Janeiro's slums has fallen victim to the 'fiscal calamity'

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Drought in the Northern Triangle will drive food insecurity and outward migration

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Awareness of income and wealth disparities in Europe's economic powerhouse is growing

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