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Crises threaten trust in Burkina Faso's government

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BURKINA FASO

Opposition and civil society frustration is growing, and the state’s eroding legitimacy could be further weakened by poorly managed polls.

New fighting in Congo heightens fears of escalation

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Although the Congolese and Rwandan militaries are not officially involved yet, an escalation of the hostilities could unravel the limited diplomatic progress that has been made in…

M23 advances will aggravate Congo's security crisis

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The fighting apparently started when the Congolese army (FARDC) on October 20 tried to recapture Bunagana, which the rebels seized in June. Instead, a dramatic rebel counterattack…

Cameroon violence will increase in coming weeks

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CAMEROON

This marks the most recent incident in mounting conflict this year between security forces and separatist forces, as well as broader violence against civilians. The conflict has…

CAR border areas will face growing insecurity

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CAR

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the security situation could deteriorate further if the parties do not de-escalate. The latest wave of violence is being…

Congolese political upheaval will fuel unrest

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The Council’s decision came as a fragile political agreement struck at the new year unravels, with security deteriorating in several parts of the country. The spike in unrest drew…

M23’s return will complicate Congo’s security outlook

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The fighting triggered a UN helicopter crash and cross-border clashes with Ugandan troops. The M23 is famous for conquering North Kivu’s capital, Goma, during a 2012-13 rebellion…

Ethiopia’s security reforms aim to consolidate power

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ETHIOPIA

The announcement followed days of violent protests in Amhara region resisting ENDF efforts to confine the region’s special forces to their bases for disarmament. The move…

Politics may aggravate Congo’s security challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

A new mission organised by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is now expected to arrive but is unlikely to do so before the EACRF departs.

Conflict may intensify after failed Ethiopia-OLA talks

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ETHIOPIA

This was the second attempt at resolving the intractable conflict in Oromia that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Moreover, hopes of a resolution this time had been…