In contrast to Burundi’s chaos, in Rwanda Paul Kagame’s future is secured by a constitutional referendum.
Rwanda and Burundi: a tale of two constitutions
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Strike and floods embarrass Paraguay during summit
While Paraguay hosted the 49th MercoSur summit, it’s hit by a two-day general strike and heavy flooding.
Kuwait: will expelling and replacing expats backfire?
Expats of all nationalities who are over 50 must leave the country as of March 1, 2024 to provide jobs for Kuwaitis.
Kenya’s plan for wall on Somali border crumbles
Workers have gone on strike over withheld pay, boding ill for the already-controversial and delayed anti-terrorism project.
Singapore can’t snuff out cigarette smuggling
Higher taxes have reduced the overall portion of the population that smokes, but smuggling is on the rise.
Argentina’s election heads to unprecedented runoff
However, both presidential candidates agree on maintaining state-ownership of nationalized firms.
Canada cannabis: new P.M. to legalize recreational use
Justin Trudeau promises that Canada will create a system to tax, regulate, and sell recreational marijuana.
India’s unofficial blockade of Nepal benefits China
Unhappy with Nepal’s new constitution, India has halted most cross-border trade shipments due to “safety concerns.”
After talks stall, airport workers shut down Chile
Airport workers demanding higher pensions go on a 24-hour strike before a holiday weekend, stranding some 15,000.
Russia to back Tajikistan in crushing mutiny
An Islamist general starts a localized insurrection and then flees the capital with his rebels, just before a regional summit.
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