The first requirement is for the UN, on the ground and in the Security Council, to get a grip of itself.

ECONOMIST: Congo

On the other hand, Kenya's government is in the grip of a corrupt elite that seems content to allow the economy to run into the ground so long as it can grab a share.

ECONOMIST: Britain and East Africa

In the Croat areas of the country the results suggest that the nationalist HDZ, which has long held power in a firm grip, could also be losing ground.

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