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East Africa faces tough questions over AFCON 2027

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EAST AFRICA

The decision took many by surprise as the three East African nations are less ready than other contenders to hold such an event. As such, the decision also raises serious…

North and South Korea will vie for influence in Africa

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AFRICA

Her African tour was designed to reinforce growing South Korean cooperation with African countries while countering North Korean links.

East Africa food security will test resilience concept

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EAST AFRICA

This falls just short of a 'famine' warning -- which would require 20% of households to face catastrophe levels, as well as heightened malnutrition and mortality rates. The UN has…

Politics undermine eastern Congo security gains

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CONGO-KINSHASA

MONUSCO on February 11 had already halted its support for the planned offensive, linking its decision to concerns over human rights abuse allegations against two Congolese…

Uganda will struggle to overcome refugee scandal

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UGANDA

Scandals in Uganda's refugee sector.

South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis will deepen

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SOUTH SUDAN

Since South Sudan’s conflict entered its most recent phase in July, humanitarian needs have risen. Donors and relief agencies will prepare for another year of a large-scale…

Closer Rwanda-Tanzania ties may confer mutual benefit

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RWANDA/TANZANIA

The planned railway is the latest development in warming relations between Tanzania and Rwanda. Increasing ties could pave the way for a larger Tanzanian role in the region while…

Cholera cases will keep rising internationally

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INTERNATIONAL

Cholera is expanding in developing countries where contaminated water is the primary source of infection. Damage or restricted access to water sanitation infrastructure due to…

Ethiopian Nile waters will muddy regional rivalries

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ETHIOPIA

This comes at a time when Ethio-Egyptian competition over the Nile has intensified once more. The Nile is vital to both countries: water for the livelihoods of the concentrated…

Kenya-Tanzania tensions will simmer

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KENYA/TANZANIA

The trade disputes are emblematic of the difficult relationship between Nairobi and Dodoma, which has been aggravated in recent years by mutual recriminations alleging…