West African Nation Benin Installs New Senate, Completing Reform
The Benin new Senate, a 25-member upper house, was installed on 30 July 2026, completing a constitutional reform that lengthens...
July 30, 2026Topic
political risk
Cristina Kirchner Takes Corruption Conviction to UN Human Rights Committee
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee on July 29, 2026, challenging her corruption...
July 29, 2026
JP Morgan Says Latin America’s Right Turn Is Complete
JP Morgan says seven straight centre-right wins since early 2025 cement Latin America’s shift, but warns Brazil’s 2026 election remains...
July 29, 2026
Nicaragua Reform Strips Exiled Opposition of Citizenship
Nicaragua reform exiled opposition citizenship ban now ratified, ending dual nationality. Over 500 critics already stripped since 2023—see the new...
July 28, 2026
Zuma’s MK Party Shatters ANC Grip, Stirs Racial Tensions
Zuma’s MK Party seized 15% of the vote and 58 seats, forcing the ANC into a coalition. See how his...
July 26, 2026
BCEAO Holds Key Rate at 3.00% as WAEMU Faces Deflation and Political Risk
BCEAO holds key rate at 3.00% in June 2026 as WAEMU inflation hits -1.4% in Q3 2025. An oil shock...
July 24, 2026
Brazil’s Moraes Bars All Visits to Jair Bolsonaro for 30 Days
Justice Moraes imposes a 30-day Bolsonaro visit ban, blocking 185 recorded visits and a planned meeting with Argentina's Milei during...
July 18, 2026
South Africa’s Coalition Fears Rattle Markets and Investors
South Africa coalition fears erase 1.7% from the rand and hit bonds after ANC’s 39.7% vote share forces talks with...
July 15, 2026
Colombia’s Stock Market Rebounds as the Election Overhang Lifts
Colombia stock market closed at 2,286, up 1.09% on June 26 as electoral confirmation of de la Espriella's win lifted...
June 29, 2026