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Colombia’s ‘total peace’ will face obstacles

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COLOMBIA

The ceasefires would relieve pressure on conflict-affected communities and potentially allow room to negotiate paths towards lasting peace arrangements. The ELN rejected the…

Bambari will test UN in the Central African Republic

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Before travelling to address the Council, Touadera visited Bambari, the second-largest town. For weeks, Bambari has been threatened by rebel elements, but a UN force has…

Afghan president's coalition plan carries high risks

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AFGHANISTAN

Evolving Afghan alliances.

Multilateral governance will advance despite obstacles

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INTERNATIONAL

Reforming the multilateral development banks.

China will step up attempts to bolster food security

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CHINA

The law would set out responsibilities to support agricultural production, protect farmland, improve storage and reduce waste. Maintaining domestic production of key staples is a…

Hydropower set to boost African electricity capacity

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AFRICA

African hydropower.

Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2019.

Russia uses Middle Eastern ties to mitigate isolation

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RUSSIA

Syria has been Russia's central 'project' in the Middle East for more than a decade, but Moscow uses diplomatic and trade connections with many other regional states to sidestep…

South-east Asian aviation faces growing pains

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Challenges facing South-east Asia's aviation industry.

Political groups will exploit Lebanon’s water failures

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LEBANON

Water pollution has long been a problem in the area, linked to poor sewage, farming practices and rubbish disposal. Despite abundant water resources from the mountains, state…