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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…

Regional tensions threaten West African food security

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WEST AFRICA

This could worsen to an estimated 49.5 million people by mid-year as the lean season sets in between harvests. Meanwhile, over 100 million people could face food insecurity if…

Insecurity will worsen food security in West Africa

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WEST AFRICA

Conflict and insecurity has been driving a steady deterioration in supply conditions, year after year, but the number of people at risk over the next two months is unprecedented.

Junta leader will seek to control Gabon's transition

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GABON

This follows the September appointment by coup leader General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of a largely civilian transitional government, parliament and constitutional court to…

Angola impeachment effort will add to pressure on MPLA

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ANGOLA

Impeachment will require a two-thirds vote in the 220-member National Assembly, which is controlled by Lourenco’s party, the ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola…

Post-electoral crisis is likely in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR

President Andry Rajoelina is seeking re-election. A group of opposition presidential candidates are refusing to campaign until a number of demands are met, including the…

Nigeria court battle could hand ruling APC a key state

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NIGERIA

President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressive Congress (APC) retained control over Imo and Kogi, while the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) kept its hold over Bayelsa…

Mauritania legislative poll will boost Ghazouani

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MAURITANIA

The ruling El Insaf Party (Equity) won a clear majority of 107 out of 176 seats in the legislative elections and also dominated the regional and local polls. The results confirm…

Angola judicial crisis threatens state capacity

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ANGOLA

Leonardo faces a range of corruption and nepotism allegations and has been subject to widespread criticism and protest within the judiciary. The anger against Leonardo reflects…

Gabon's Bongo is poised for re-election

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GABON

The deadline for submitting candidacy announcements is July 11 and the official campaign begins on August 11. President Ali Bongo Ondimba is almost certain to run for a third…