Kremlin tries to match governors to its regional needs

As the September elections approach, some governors have already been pre-selected and others may yet fall

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Gabon’s Bongo will build towards 2023 re-election

Preparations to ensure the president’s re-election have begun in earnest

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The junta says it will consider measures proposed by ASEAN to ease post-coup tensions once it ensures “stability”

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Proposed constitutional amendments will cement the control of the executive over other branches of government

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Manama’s moves are largely determined by fear of Iranian influence on the Shia-majority population

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The government hopes to introduce a fiscal reform plan, but has met fierce resistance

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Trade unions have threatened strike action over the government’s latest wage offer

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Turkey has signalled anger at US recognition of historical Armenian genocide but cannot escalate tensions further

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The re-elected president has a blank cheque to pursue his agenda

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Government-backed self-defense groups can help improve security, but also worsen inter-ethnic tensions

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