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Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Karabakh is settled

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ARMENIA/AZERBAIJAN

The region’s Armenian majority population has fled; displaced Azerbaijanis have returned to Karabakh and formerly occupied surrounding districts. Russia refused to support its…

Mining rush threatens stability in Uganda’s Karamoja

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UGANDA

However, the highly militarised approach has left almost no room for dialogue with local communities and a new wave of armed violence has emerged, raising questions about the…

Afghanistan's Badakhshan threatens Tajikistan security

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TAJIKISTAN

These are the latest violent incidents in a worsening security situation in Afghanistan. Recent months have seen fighting extend more widely. On June 30, suicide attackers…

Ghana's Akufo-Addo holds poll advantage over old foe

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GHANA

This is the third time Akufo-Addo and Mahama have faced each other: Akufo-Addo lost to Mahama in 2012 but won in 2016. The appearance of two well-known candidates may contribute…

Tanzania’s Islamist crackdown may store resentments

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TANZANIA

Responses to alleged Islamist activity on the Tanzania-Mozambique border.

Divergent rules raise sanctions compliance risks

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INTERNATIONAL

Although alignment in Western states' sanctions has increased over time, important differences remain. A major challenge concerns hidden ownership of companies left off sanctions…

Russia will cement its presence in Abkhazia

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GEORGIA

The Russian Navy has lost several warships and other vessels during its war with Ukraine; its main bases in Crimea are vulnerable. Seemingly this is prompting a reconfiguration of…

India should overcome investment downturn

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INDIA

July RBI data show updated gross FDI inflows of USD71.4bn in fiscal year 2022/23 (April-March), down from USD84.8bn in 2021/22. This was the first annual fall since Prime Minister…

Tanzania aims to rebuild Mozambique ties

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MOZAMBIQUE/TANZANIA

She aims to build on long-standing bilateral political ties and to manage perceptions around the role Tanzania can play in challenging the jihadist insurgency in Mozambique’s Cabo…

Rwanda-Burundi tensions threaten regional stability

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RWANDA/BURUNDI

Rwanda-Burundi tensions.