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Lies and democracy in Bolivia

Tuesday marks one year since the rejection of a referendum that barred Bolivian President Evo…

Noticeably absent: Nigeria’s president

As Nigeria’s parliament reconvenes on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari’s continued absence will be painfully obvious.…

Tuesday, February 21

Mired in multiple crises, how long can Nigeria’s government hold out in the absence of its leader?

Testy peace: A reset in Ukraine

A fresh attempt to bring peace to eastern Ukraine begins on Monday. Over the weekend…

Provocative vote: Nagorno-Karabakh

The breakaway province of Nagorno-Karabakh, which has been administered by pro-Armenian authorities since 1991, will…

Misplaced confidence? Brexit and Trump

The UK parliament kicks into action again on Monday. The speaker of the lower house,…

Monday, February 20

Lawmakers in the UK are rallying behind House Speaker John Bercow after his anti-Trump comments.

Troop drawdown in Gambia

Forces from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will begin pulling out of…

Lenin and Guillermo: Ecuador’s election

Ecuadorians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president and parliament. After…

Schism afoot? Italy’s ruling party

Leaders of Italy’s ruling Democratic Party (PD) will meet on Sunday to discuss Matteo Renzi’s…