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Ottawa extends terrorist entity list to neo-fascists

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CANADA

Some MPs called for this action in the wake of the storming of the US Capitol last month, but the move has been considered for some time following concerns about extremism within…

New rebel coalitions presage headwinds for Congo

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CONGO-KINSHASA

New rebel coalitions in eastern Congo.

ASEAN leadership will stretch Laos in 2024

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LAOS

The theme it has chosen for its chairmanship is ‘enhancing connectivity and resilience’. The reference to ‘resilience’ is apt, as Laos is attempting to manage severe economic…

Engaging with Afghanistan will get harder for West

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AFGHANISTAN

This was a reference to criticism of Taliban rule by certain international players. While engagement between the emirate and the West remains limited, the Taliban are drawing…

Niger faces delicate security balancing act

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NIGER

Security challenges in Niger.

Benishangul-Gumuz unrest complicates Ethiopia’s crisis

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ETHIOPIA

The attacks were apparently orchestrated by armed vigilantes from the Gumuz ethnic group targeting people mainly of Amhara but also of Oromo and Agaw origin. The killings not only…

G5 force deployment could aid Malian peace

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MALI

However, the force can only be part of the answer to the complex security issues in northern Mali.

Nigeria's security chiefs may not ease north-east woes

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NIGERIA

Although many recent jihadist attacks have occurred in border regions with Niger (to the north of Borno State) or Cameroon (to the east of Borno and neighbouring Adamawa State)…

Deby’s control of Chad looks unlikely to be shaken

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CHAD

The presidential election will take place on April 11 and parliamentary elections are scheduled for October. As the country prepares for the polls, security challenges and…

Modi’s party may now be slightly uneasy about polls

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INDIA

All votes will be counted on June 4, with the poll results set to be announced that same day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aiming to secure a third successive term. Turnout in…