Search results

Separatists threaten Nigeria ruling party's chances

Location:

NIGERIA

He was greeted with a ‘sit at home’ protest by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Although crowds appeared at some events, the protest appears to have been a success…

African activists face uphill battle on LGBT rights

Location:

AFRICA

Although the bill may never become law, it is nevertheless symptomatic of a wider resurgence of anti-LGBT sentiment across Africa, which is being fanned by political populists.

Delhi’s ties with Muslim world will come under strain

Location:

INDIA

Anti-Muslim discrimination in India amid COVID-19 crisis.

Anti-French sentiment will increase in the Sahel

Location:

SAHEL

This arises from years of frustration regarding the growing jihadist threat and perceptions of French neocolonial influence over regional leaders. Anti-French feeling ranges from…

Strikes will increase political pressure on Rabat

Location:

MOROCCO

There have been protracted negotiations following strikes by teachers last year. Concerns over continued disruption to education and possible contagion to other sectors are…

Egypt’s Israeli ties will persist despite war

Location:

EGYPT

It hosted an international conference on October 21 to promote diplomatic efforts to that end, and as the humanitarian crisis deepened, officials have ratcheted up their rhetoric…

UN mission faces uncertain future in Congo

Location:

CONGO-KINSHASA

This followed recurrent demonstrations against the UN peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) since July 26, which turned violent and left some 36 people dead.

Sonko protests will embolden Senegal’s opposition

Location:

SENEGAL

He had been arrested for disrupting public disorder and attending an illegal demonstration after protests erupted as he responded to a court summons concerning rape allegations…

Prospects for South Africa in 2021

Location:

PROSPECTS 2021

Yet market sentiment remains sceptical of Pretoria’s ability to deliver on the package, implement steep and politically contentious expenditure cuts and boost growth. Meanwhile, a…

Slovak opposition will gain from government weakness

Location:

SLOVAKIA

Public opinion about both the DCA and tensions in Ukraine is less favourable towards the United States, bolstered by strong criticism from opposition leaders. They will attempt…