POLITICAL STABILITY

Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Tanzania's President Wins Big, but Is It Fair?

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the recent election with a huge 97% of the vote. She celebrated in Dodoma, saying Tanzanians chose a woman leader. She called for unity and promised to keep the country peaceful. But not everyone is happy. Many think the election wasn't fair. Two main opponents were stopped from running. Only small party candidates were l...

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

Ivory Coast's Election: A Test of Democracy

Ivory Coast is getting ready for a big vote. On Saturday, people will choose their next leader. The main candidate is Alassane Ouattara. He's been in charge for 15 years. Now, he wants another term. This would be his fourth time as president. But not everyone is happy about this. Some say he changed the rules to stay in power. He made changes to the constitution in ...

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May 08 2025POLITICS

Energy Shocks and Europe's Political Climate

The impact of energy uncertainty on political stability across Europe has been a hot topic in recent years. We are going to take a look at how energy risk has played a role in the political climate of 35 European countries from 2000 to 2022. This is a critical look at the topic. It's important to note that energy risk does not always mean the same thing. It can r...

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Kids First: Afghanistan's Medical Miracle

Imagine living in a place where getting basic medical care for your kid is a big challenge. That's the reality for many in Afghanistan. The country has faced years of conflict, and it has not been easy to keep hospitals running smoothly or to train enough doctors. In Afghanistan, kids need a lot of specialized surgical care, but getting it is almost impossible. It is...

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Chile's Political Shake-Up: A System in Crisis

Chile has long been celebrated for its political stability. For two decades, two main coalitions have ruled the country: the center-left Concertation (PS, DC, PPD) from 1990 to 2010, and the right-wing alliance (UDI and RN) since then. This setup is largely due to Chile's unique "binominal" electoral system, which ensures each coalition gets about the same number of ...

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Chile's Shifting Political Landscape: A Crisis in Representation

For many years, Chile has been known for its political stability. The country's political system is divided into two main coalitions. The center-left Concertation, which includes parties like the Socialist Party (PS), Christian Democratic Party (DC), and Party for Democracy (PPD), ruled from 1990 to 2010. Since then, the right-wing coalition, made up of the Independe...

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