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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez walks to greet European Council President Charles Michel at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, May 30, 2024.
What We're Watching

Spain’s Sánchez calls for early elections, Flávio Bolsonaro surprises after first round vote in Brazil, Ethiopia isolated amongst its neighbors

The Sánchez government has faced growing criticism in recent months over issues including the Ceuta migrant surge in July, corruption allegations against members of his inner circle, and a recent spike in inflation.

A destroyed tank is seen in a field in the aftermath of fighting between the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces in Kasagita town, in Afar region, Ethiopia.
Analysis

Could a new war in Ethiopia engulf the Horn of Africa?

Last week, forces belonging to the TPLF seized three airports and attacked the states of Afar and Amhara, located in northeastern Ethiopia.

Who is “electable” in 2026?
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Who is “electable” in 2026?

New polling from Politico and polling company Public First suggests that what makes a candidate “electable” is changing. Policy is by far the biggest deciding factor for voters.

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, attends the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL)
What We're Watching

Bolsonaro searches for a partner, US shutters missions overseas, Tensions rising in Ethiopia

Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has until tomorrow to find a VP candidate

People displaced by fighting in Ethiopia.
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State of emergency in northern Ethiopia

The security situation is spiraling in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region with reports that an Amhara militia has wrested control of several towns from federal forces.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks at a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup in Seoul, South Korea, 31 January 2023.
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What We’re Watching: Pentagon leak fallout, Manhattan DA sues House Republicans, new source of tension in Ethiopia

The fog of leaks; Manhattan DA sues House Republicans; Fresh unrest hits Ethiopia

Ethiopian government representative Redwan Hussien and Tigray delegate Getachew Reda pass documents during the signing of the AU-led negotiations to resolve the conflict in northern Ethiopia
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Just like that: Is Ethiopia’s war over?

Why and what are the prospects for peace in Africa’s second most populous nation, a country that until recently was one of the world’s fastest growing economies?

Under Xi's third term, China will stay exactly the same
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Under Xi's third term, China will stay exactly the same

Will China become more assertive with Xi securing his third term? Should Ukrainians worry about the loss of US support after the next month's midterm elections? With the ongoing Civil War, is Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis going to deteriorate? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

​A cross-industry strike movement brings together several thousand people in the streets of Lille, France.
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What We’re Watching: Macron’s challenges, Xi’s power play, Iran’s scarfless athlete, Ethiopia’s gains in Tigray

Walkouts put Macron on the spot, Xi to appoint loyalists, headscarf head-scratcher as Iranian female climber returns home, a new phase in Ethiopia's civil war.

What We’re Watching: Argentine VP assassination attempt, Ethiopian escalation, Zaporizhzhia tour

What We’re Watching: Argentine VP assassination attempt, Ethiopian escalation, Zaporizhzhia tour

Argentina's VP Cristina Fernández de Kirchner survived an assassination attempt, Eritrea jumps back into Ethiopia’s civil war, UN nuclear inspectors assess Zaporizhzhia damage

What We’re Watching: Drawdown pledge, Europe veers away from Russia, Ethiopian peace hopes dashed, a Gulf non-starter
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What We’re Watching: Drawdown pledge, Europe veers away from Russia, Ethiopian peace hopes dashed, a Gulf non-starter