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Congo attack will accentuate peacekeeping challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

This was the deadliest attack against UN-mandated soldiers in MONUSCO’s history, as scores of heavily armed men attacked an entire company. Located in North Kivu’s Beni Territory…

Concentrating political power is risk to Tajikistan

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TAJIKISTAN

Stability risks in Tajikistan.

New Peru government promises anti-corruption drive

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PERU

Narcotics and corruption challenges.

Niger has long-term plans to improve security

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NIGER

He had earlier visited the western tri-border region where Niger abuts Mali and Burkina Faso, which suffers from jihadist attacks. Bazoum’s visits aim to promote the return home…

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.

Benishangul-Gumuz unrest complicates Ethiopia’s crisis

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ETHIOPIA

The attacks were apparently orchestrated by armed vigilantes from the Gumuz ethnic group targeting people mainly of Amhara but also of Oromo and Agaw origin. The killings not only…

Guzman's death highlights legacy of terrorism in Peru

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PERU

Allegations about ‘terrorist’ and ‘communist’ leanings played a leading part in the polarising elections that brought new President Pedro Castillo to power.

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…

Argentina drug violence exposes systemic weaknesses

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ARGENTINA

A death threat left at a supermarket owned by the in-laws of Rosario-born football star Lionel Messi has raised the political salience of drug-related criminal activity in…

Strategic conditions favour Kyiv over Moscow for now

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UKRAINE

The long-range strike follows one on the same airbase and another on an airfield in Ryazan region on December 5. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky addressed the US…