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Flawed dialogue may exacerbate Ethiopia’s divisions

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ETHIOPIA

Further consultations across the country and with the diaspora are planned. The national dialogue continues despite a broad opposition boycott of the process, and ongoing conflict…

Nigerian government will struggle to offer living wage

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NIGERIA

However, there remains a large gap between what the unions are demanding and what the government is willing to offer.

Tanzania health act poses opportunities and challenges

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TANZANIA

The scheme was born out of the populist politics of former President John Magufuli (2015-21) but its realisation under Samia reflects a combination of the president’s own…

Peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray region remains fragile

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ETHIOPIA

The meeting comes amid escalating rhetoric over the failure to implement key aspects of the agreement, and warnings of the risk of famine and even the potential for renewed…

Weak policing hampers South Africa’s crime response

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, the policing response has been beset by deficiencies of leadership, resources and policies, compounded by structural weaknesses that are the legacy of state capture.

Elite deals prop up Kenya’s weak political stability

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KENYA

Among other things, the three leaders discussed Odinga’s ambitions to become chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission. Alongside reform proposals made by a National Dialogue…

Senegal's new president may face obstacles to reform

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SENEGAL

This follows an upset March 24 victory over his main opponent, ruling party candidate Amadou Ba. Faye ran in place of main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was barred from…

Court ruling entrenches Uganda anti-homosexuality act

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UGANDA

The ruling leaves Uganda at odds with Western donors that have criticised the law and leaves Uganda’s LGBT community facing the prospect of potentially intensifying persecution.

Government may seek to soften Sierra Leone tensions

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SIERRA LEONE

However, the hearing was immediately adjourned until March 6, while Koroma travels to Nigeria, officially on medical grounds. The cases against twelve other individuals for their…

Ghana faces potential obstacles in debt talks

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GHANA

This follows a January agreement with official creditors, who are owed approximately USD5.4bn. That allowed the country to receive the second disbursement of USD600mn from the IMF…