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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…

Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict may be protracted

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ETHIOPIA

Following an extension of the state of emergency in February, new army offensives, including around the regional capital, Bahir Dar, have intensified the conflict. Reports of…

Ethiopia’s Oromia faces worst insecurity in decades

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ETHIOPIA

Violence in Oromia has intensified recently, involving OLA and government forces, but increasingly also 'self-help' groups of Amhara minorities, with alleged support from ‘Fano’…

Nigeria's ruling party will speed up post-Buhari plans

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NIGERIA

Buhari’s multiple and prolonged absences -- including one that lasted 49 days -- have weakened his hold on his All Progressives Congress (APC). The 74-year-old has made several…

Burundi will maintain pressure on the armed opposition

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BURUNDI

The Burundian presence will further exacerbate local tensions in the DRC and illustrates that hardliners continue to control Burundi’s government.

Multiple pressures may focus Chadian rebel activity

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CHAD

On March 5, Chad closed its border with Libya and applied heightened security restrictions in the north. This follows a major incursion in February by Chadian rebels from Libya…

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…

Nigeria's police protests point to wider frustrations

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's police are the most tangible face of daily misgovernance for its citizens. Yet the recent ‘#EndSARS’ protest movement that has gained global attention is not closely…

Ethiopia's Tigray ceasefire generates fragile hopes

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ETHIOPIA

Tigrayan fighters quickly took control of the regional capital, Mekelle, and other urban areas. The developments followed reports of significant battlefield gains for Tigrayan…

African COVID-19 lockdowns will split public opinion

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AFRICA

African COVID-19-related lockdowns.