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‘Sheger City’ plan will fuel Ethiopia tensions

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ETHIOPIA

Notably, this includes the new ‘Sheger City’, which consolidates several towns and villages surrounding Addis Ababa. The move is controversial due to fears the Oromia government…

Afar-Somali conflict expands Ethiopia’s security woes

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ETHIOPIA

The conflict adds to the multiple points of insecurity the country faces, amid ongoing conflict in Tigray and spiralling inter-ethnic violence elsewhere.

Central Mali will face rising intercommunal tensions

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MALI

Ethnic and jihadist violence in central Mali.

Crime, contamination may mar Rio de Janeiro Olympics

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BRAZIL

Preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Increased Mozambican violence will concern investors

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MOZAMBIQUE

In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Kenneth last month, attacks in Cabo Delgado have intensified, moving closer to major liquefied natural gas (LNG) investments.

Turkey's Iraqi-Syrian Turkmen policy will backfire

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TURKEY/IRAQ/SYRIA

Ankara’s policy towards Iraqi and Syrian Turkmen.

Middle East’s Druze may solidify Damascus relationship

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MIDDLE EAST

A previous deal saw six captives released on October 20. IS had taken women and children from Suweida’s Druze community in July. Damascus has faced widespread anger over the July…

Laos's development frictions could worsen in 2015

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LAOS

Laos's development outlook.

Cameroon's anglophone crisis may intensify post-poll

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CAMEROON

Biya's government insists that polling will proceed as planned, despite threats from separatist anglophone groups to disrupt the vote in both areas.

South Sudan’s Jonglei Canal project will be divisive

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SOUTH SUDAN

The consultations followed major public protests after it emerged the government had in 2021 signed a secret deal with Cairo to restart the project, which would boost Egypt’s…