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Mozambique’s northern insurgency may worsen post-poll

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MOZAMBIQUE

Ahead of the October 15 general election, attacks by insurgents in Cabo Delgado have persisted, hindering campaigning in the province and raising fears over election-day security…

Mozambique’s FRELIMO will struggle to stem unrest

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MOZAMBIQUE

Home to major liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, the northern province has been beset by a spate of alleged Islamist militant attacks in recent weeks, with at least 40 people…

Escalating insurgency pressures Mozambican government

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MOZAMBIQUE

Fears are growing that attacks could spread into surrounding provinces, after already expanding into neighbouring Tanzania.

Rising violence risks deepening Burkinabe fault lines

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BURKINA FASO

The attacks targeting ethnic Peulh (Fulani) communities have been attributed to the ethnic Mossi-dominated 'Koglweogo' (Guardians of the Bush) vigilante group, in the latest…

Sexual violence intensifies Middle East extremism

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MIDDLE EAST

Sexual violence in Middle East conflicts.

Inequality will deepen global health divide

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INTERNATIONAL

Health and income inequality correlation.

African secessionism will challenge national unity

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AFRICA

An increasing number of African countries have secessionist movements that challenge existing state boundaries. However, few have the potential to secure their stated goals either…

Erdogan intervention may help reduce gender violence

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TURKEY

Violence against women.

West African coastal states will fear jihadist threat

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WEST AFRICA

Jihadists' coastal threat.

Al-Qaida core could keep control of Syria’s Idlib

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SYRIA

The last major rebel-held area in Syria, Idlib province is under the military control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a salafi-jihadist rebel alliance. Jaysh al-Ahrar, the largest…