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Pressure for US-Africa policy shift on AGOA will grow

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US/AFRICA

AGOA provides the central mechanism for US-Africa trade, but expires in 2025. This gives the upcoming meeting added weight as pressure is growing for the contours of the future…

West African Shiism may grow but remain marginal

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WEST AFRICA

Adherence to Shiism remains relatively small-scale in West Africa, though numbers are difficult to pin down, and al-Zakzaky is not the only prominent Shia leader in the region.

Pullout from West Africa's ECOWAS bloc may prove messy

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WEST AFRICA

The move builds on a long period of tension between the juntas and ECOWAS over planned political transitions to civilian constitutional rule and intensifying rejection by the…

East Africa wind power will expand despite challenges

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EAST AFRICA

With an installed capacity of 310 megawatts, LTWP is Africa’s largest operational wind farm. However, despite its potential, wind power remains a small part of East Africa’s…

Mali's junta may face internal tensions

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MALI

However, the junta has kept core portfolios in the hands of trusted military officers, including two of Goita’s special advisors who were promoted to cabinet roles. This follows a…

Prospects for coups in Africa in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

However, the lack of effective electoral planning and announced delays have raised questions about their sincerity. Moreover, the recent spate of coups -- nine successful military…

Stalled Nigerian jihadist expansion may recommence

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NIGERIA

For instance, ISWAP-claimed attacks in central Nigeria have declined precipitously from 20 in 2022 to just three so far in 2023. A similar trend applies for other jihadists…

Turkey’s ties with the Middle East will improve

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TURKEY/MIDDLE EAST

Since 2021, Turkey has been working to improve relations with former regional rivals such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Israel. It sees the outreach…

Conflict and climate will boost MENA flight to Europe

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

The threat of fallout in Lebanon from the Gaza conflict has increased the incentive to leave, while also distracting Beirut authorities from promised efforts to block migration…

Niger's coup risks generating long-term instability

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NIGER

Senior officers from all service branches then appeared on television declaring Bazoum’s ouster and the creation of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Country (CNSP)…