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Jihadists will try to provoke new Burkinabe faultlines

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BURKINA FASO

Burkinabe jihadists' tactics.

Africa’s opposition parties will grow more combative

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AFRICA

African opposition strategies.

Nigeria’s neo-Biafrans will push renewed rights claims

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NIGERIA

As Nigeria marks the 50th anniversary of the start of its civil war -- when part of south-east Nigeria declared itself the independent state of Biafra -- President Muhammadu…

Ivory Coast-Burkina Faso border areas pose fresh risks

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IVORY COAST/BURKINA FASO

The attack, which killed at least twelve members of the security forces, was an apparent act of revenge for the recent joint Ivorian-Burkinabe counterterrorist mission ‘Operation…

Protest politics will grow slowly in South Sudan

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SOUTH SUDAN

However, the day passed with none of the protests the group invited, after the government warned people against participation and deployed a strong security presence onto the…

Tanzania’s opposition faces mixed outlook

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TANZANIA

Samia met Lissu on February 14 and Chadema Chairman Freeman Mbowe on March 4, immediately after authorities dropped terrorism-related charges against Mbowe.

Ethiopia’s relations with the West will remain tense

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ETHIOPIA

This came amid speculation that Ethiopia may be trying to subvert international efforts to ensure accountability for human rights abuses committed during the conflict.

Sudan coup will trigger complex political standoff

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SUDAN

Protest leaders are demanding a full transition to civilian rule. However, military leaders appear determined to retain power, setting the stage for an escalating confrontation.

Freedom of expression faces new barriers in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

The regulations add to a body of legislation that has expanded rapidly under President John Magufuli’s administration, creating deep concern over freedom of expression in the…

Nigerian government will look to prevent more protests

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NIGERIA

However, except in a few states, these panels have been slow to start restitution processes. Their existence was recently threatened by a legal challenge -- now withdrawn -- by…