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Armed group attack reverses Burundi-Rwanda thaw

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BURUNDI/RWANDA

Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye accused Rwanda of supporting the attackers. Both countries have troops in the DRC, on opposing sides of the M23 conflict. The attack has…

Burundi's security outlook will remain fragile

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BURUNDI

The government denounced the attacks as acts of terrorism and claimed to have killed one assailant and arrested five others. However, no information has been released on the…

Burundi will maintain pressure on the armed opposition

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BURUNDI

The Burundian presence will further exacerbate local tensions in the DRC and illustrates that hardliners continue to control Burundi’s government.

Burundi’s foreign overtures may have mixed impacts

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BURUNDI

In contrast to his predecessor’s open hostility towards the multilateral system, Ndayishimiye stressed the importance of international cooperation. However, Ndayishimiye will have…

Central Africa inches closer towards proxy war

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CENTRAL AFRICA

Regional security dynamics in Central Africa.

Congo’s EAC entry comes with risks and opportunities

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Its admission makes the EAC one of the largest trading blocs in Africa and will create significant new economic opportunities, but also additional political and security…

Rwanda and Uganda may seek to de-escalate tensions

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RWANDA/UGANDA

RWANDA/UGANDA: Leaders may try to de-escalate tensions

Militia attack will intensify Rwanda's focus on Congo

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RWANDA

RWANDA: Militia attacks will intensify Congo focus

M23 advances will aggravate Congo's security crisis

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The fighting apparently started when the Congolese army (FARDC) on October 20 tried to recapture Bunagana, which the rebels seized in June. Instead, a dramatic rebel counterattack…

Rwanda tensions will complicate Congo regional force

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CONGO-KINHASA

CONGO-KINHASA: Rwanda tension will upset joint force