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Unlikely Afghan opposition bloc is weighing up tactics

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AFGHANISTAN

A new political opposition in Afghanistan.

Nigeria's ruling party will speed up post-Buhari plans

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NIGERIA

Buhari’s multiple and prolonged absences -- including one that lasted 49 days -- have weakened his hold on his All Progressives Congress (APC). The 74-year-old has made several…

Regional intervention will aggravate Somali crisis

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SOMALIA

The meeting venue had a symbolic significance, as these key opposition figures are seeking Kenyan support in their standoff with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), which…

Eastern threat could plague Burkinabe government

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BURKINA FASO

Attacks in the north and east of the country killed approximately 50 people (mostly security personnel) in August and September. Parliament has proposed the recruitment of a new…

Mozambique's peace talks will enter critical phase

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MOZAMBIQUE

Ruling FRELIMO lawmakers last week decided to postpone a proposed vote on electoral law amendments, part of a decentralisation package agreed earlier this year, unless RENAMO…

Pakistan toys with Afghan opposition to nudge Taliban

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AFGHANISTAN

ISI meetings with non-Taliban groups are nothing new: a Pakistan intelligence emissary reportedly met notables in Kabul last month and invited them to talks in Pakistan, and met…

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…

Erdogan may forestall deterioration with 2021 election

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TURKEY

He also withdrew Turkey from a convention protecting women and sexual minorities, while the chief prosecutor filed a case to close the main Kurdish opposition party. These…

Afghan election is a trial run for presidential polls

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AFGHANISTAN

The authorities will struggle to run anything resembling a legitimate process given the threat of violence and less substantial external assistance than ever. After some…

Nepal’s Maoist threat is small but could be troubling

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NEPAL

Left-wing extremism and governing instability in Nepal.