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Ugandan intervention may not boost Congo’s security

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The offensive comes after Uganda suffered multiple bomb attacks in October and November, which it blamed on ADF rebels. It also comes half a year into a military ‘state of siege’…

Ending Mozambique’s insurgency may prove complex

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MOZAMBIQUE

Operations spearheaded by Rwandan military and police have recaptured the strategic towns of Palma and Mocimboa da Praia, and are now targeting the insurgents’ rural bases, while…

Place-based economic policies see political resistance

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INTERNATIONAL

Place-based policies.

Saudi ejection of Yemeni workers may have dire results

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YEMEN/SAUDI ARABIA

The initial focus was on professionals employed in the south-western border governorates; however, there are growing reports of an impact across the country, also including…

Rwandan agriculture strategy unlikely to be replicated

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RWANDA

Rwandan agricultural interventions.

Mozambique’s insurgency shows signs of regrouping

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MOZAMBIQUE

The proposed support reflects both European strategic energy interests in the region, and the continuing challenge presented by the insurgency.

Islamic State seeks sectarian conflict in Lebanon

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LEBANON

Islamic State group (ISG) claimed responsibility for the blast, which killed 44 people, making it the largest terrorist attack in Lebanon since 1990 and the first of its kind…

ECOWAS military moves in Niger would carry major risks

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NIGER

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc has rejected the proposal. This follows a July 26-27 coup overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains…

Algeria will carefully navigate Niger’s crisis

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ALGERIA

Algeria has condemned Niger’s July 26 coup but also publicly opposed the threat of an armed intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It warns of a…

Eastern DRC security divisions will drive conflict

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The resulting reputational damage will heap additional pressure on the mission, which is grappling with an upsurge in violence in the eastern provinces. Its mandate was extended…