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COTE D’IVOIRE: Consolidation of presidential candidates list spells trouble

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Following the end of the registration period for presidential candidates on 31 August, the electoral commission will hand over the application files of 40 candidates to the constitutional council for vetting this week. It remains to be seen how many would-be candidates have provi…   Become a member to read the rest of this article […]

Climate change and disease spread: from nature to humans

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Rising temperatures and destruction of ecosystems are set to increase health risks Covid-19 shows how an animal-borne virus can wreak havoc on humankind. It is vital that its precise origins and transmission process become better understood, so as to avoid similar, or even mor…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

ARGENTINA: The Week at a Glance

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Good Closure for the Debt: Now Comes the IMF Argentina successfully closed a very important chapter in its prolific economic history. It is solving its ninth default, practically with no skeletons in the closet after achieving a 93% acceptance rate, which means over 99% of the bo…   Become a member to read the rest […]

MEXICO: AMLO’s poll resilience belies challenges ahead

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President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) delivered the annual government report – akin to a state-of-the-nation address – yesterday, 1 September. The speech offered up few insights, which is hardly surprising given that AMLO already has a platform for his loquacity – his dail…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

EUROPE: CEE PULSE

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With Russia’s support, the disputed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko looks likely to cling onto power for now. The stability of Bulgaria’s government will be tested by resurgent protests and parliament’s position on the constitutional changes proposed by Prime Minister B…   Become a member to read the rest of this article