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Islamic State sets trends in militant social media use

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MIDDLE EAST

Analysis of the use of social media by jihadists.

Sudan's civil war will grind on

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SUDAN

Thousands of combatants and civilians have been killed, over 8 million people (around one-fifth of the population) have been displaced and 18 million face severe acute food…

Mali's junta may face stalemate in the north

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MALI

This followed claims from Ukrainian military intelligence that it had aided northern rebels in a July 27 ambush in the remote north-eastern locality of Tinzaouatene, which may…

Moscow will keep North Caucasus from Ukraine spillover

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RUSSIA

As the war in Ukraine could end in catastrophic failure, any spike in the intensity of social unrest in the North Caucasus would have perilous consequences for Russia’s power…

Early ceasefire boosts peace prospects in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Originally expected to come into force only after the official signing of a peace treaty, the permanent ceasefire was moved forward, demonstrating both the faith of each side in…

Macron's Cameroon visit will bolster Biya

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CAMEROON

Macron’s choice of Cameroon marks a shift in his African approach compared to his first term in which he was highly critical of Cameroonian President Paul Biya’s treatment of…

Myanmar military will retain edge over key opponent

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MYANMAR

The military regime continues to crack down on anti-coup protesters. The National Unity Government (NUG) -- a parallel administration established by ousted lawmakers and other…

Nigerian government could secure elusive Delta peace

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NIGERIA

Niger Delta peace initiatives