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Internal disarray may create explosive Congo elections

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CONGO-KINSHASA

However, despite their public unity and insistence that they are ready for elections, the opposition leaders only repeated their vow to appoint a single opposition candidate…

Successful Libya polls will hinge on uniting militias

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LIBYA

Despite the meeting’s touted success, the greatest challenge to Libya’s stability is the dominance of unaccountable militias in the absence of functioning security institutions.

Deadly Thai insurgency shows no signs of ending

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THAILAND

Outlook for the southern insurgency.

Competing Libya dialogues could deepen divisions

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LIBYA

The purpose of the meeting, which has been postponed twice, is to hold talks on the stalled dialogue without the presence of the UN and foreign diplomats.

Libyan major escalation and progress are both unlikely

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LIBYA

The National Conference, which aims to garner Libyans’ thoughts on the conflict and promote reconciliation, is part of the UN’s September 2017 ‘Action Plan’ for ending the…

Unity deal reflects Western goals, not Libyan accord

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LIBYA

The deal aims to create a Government of National Accord (GNA) to end the political crisis between the internationally recognised House of Representatives (HoR) based in Tobruk and…

Gulf states have limited ability to pressure Russia

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GULF STATES

Russia's deepening military intervention in Syria has lent renewed urgency to Qatari and Saudi efforts to channel weaponry and support to Syria's faltering rebel groups.

Stalled dialogue will 'freeze' Libya conflict

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LIBYA

The move came as both parliaments in Libya rejected Leon's final attempt to broker a political agreement and unity government.

Prospects for South-east Asia to end-2023

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PROSPECTS H2 2023

Regional players will meanwhile work hard to sustain robust economic growth and affirm ASEAN ‘centrality’.

Eastern revolt will complicate Sudan’s transition

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SUDAN

On the same day, a dissident faction of the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) -- the umbrella group of protest leaders, political parties and armed opposition groups behind the…