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Kwamouth unrest underscores Congo local conflict risks

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Despite various political missions aimed at calming tensions from customary chiefs, national and provincial politicians and UN officials, the situation remains extremely fragile.

Puntland crisis underscores Somali election dilemmas

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SOMALIA

Deni and the Puntland electoral commission seek to hold direct elections, while the opposition demand a return to a clan-based electoral system. Meanwhile, with the election…

South Sudan military integration tensions will mount

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SOUTH SUDAN

Other former rebels are likewise frustrated with the lack of progress on this issue, and tensions are building as deadlines approach for finalising implementation of the country’s…