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Mali's north-south stand-off poses new conflict risks

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MALI

This responds to increasing tensions with the Malian junta over the implementation of the 2015 Algiers Accord peace deal. Increasingly heated rhetoric on both sides has aggravated…

Ethiopia’s relations with the West will remain tense

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ETHIOPIA

This came amid speculation that Ethiopia may be trying to subvert international efforts to ensure accountability for human rights abuses committed during the conflict.

Farmajo-Roble row may further disrupt Somali elections

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SOMALIA

This will complicate the final steps to electing a new government before the end of the year.

Wage talks aggravate South Africa’s Eskom reform woes

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SOUTH AFRICA

The contest over wages is a proxy for unions’ broader resistance to the turnaround plan to address Eskom’s parlous financial and operational situation. The outcome will affect…

COP 24 leaves much to be done regarding climate change

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INTERNATIONAL

Delegates succeeded in establishing most of the technical guidance necessary to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement -- a notable achievement, but not one that will, in itself…

Prospects for East and Central Africa to end-2022

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PROSPECTS H2 2022

Prospects for East and Central Africa to end-2022.

Close Kenya election race offers little hope of change

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KENYA

However, public anger at deteriorating economic conditions means Ruto’s populist ‘Hustler Nation’ campaign continues to have mass appeal, ensuring the election will be hotly…

New China envoy may be mixed blessing for East Africa

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CHINA/EAST AFRICA

China’s engagement comes amid multiple crises in the region, most notably in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.