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Southern Africa court ruling limits mining liabilities

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Amid considerable uncertainty over who is responsible for clean-up operations at historical mine sites, the case may have significant consequences for other mining companies, host…

Mali's northern goals may hurt relations with Algeria

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MALI

Dicko met with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Algiers claimed the meetings with northern armed groups were part of a mediation effort regarding which Malian authorities…

New fighting in Congo heightens fears of escalation

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Although the Congolese and Rwandan militaries are not officially involved yet, an escalation of the hostilities could unravel the limited diplomatic progress that has been made in…

Ivorian coalition could split over succession plan

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IVORY COAST

Ruling coalition divisions.

Ethiopia’s Tigray troubles are far from over

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ETHIOPIA

Indeed, the lull in armed confrontation appears to have merely given both sides time to re-arm and regroup for the coming battle.

US support for Ethiopian reforms may be politicised

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ETHIOPIA

ETHIOPIA: US support for reforms may be politicised

Chad's rapprochement with Russia may benefit Deby

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CHAD

The visit, which forms part of a broader rapprochement between Chad and Russia, has raised fears in Paris and other Western capitals that Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno may…

Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

The coming year will see many come to a head, with potentially far-reaching consequences.