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Congo’s new DDR programme faces old challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

However, the programme is yet to get off the ground, and its preparatory phases have been dogged by controversy.

Demobilisation will be a long-term challenge in Libya

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LIBYA

Although a ceasefire has been in place since October 2020, very little has been done during that time to integrate or demobilise the many armed forces and groups that exist across…

Old divisions may return as Mozambique eyes elections

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MOZAMBIQUE

This comes amid growing instability within the mainstream Renamo, and as the ruling Frelimo party shifts its focus towards elections and succession issues as President Felipe…

Attacks in Mozambique's central provinces will persist

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MOZAMBIQUE

While domestic and international attention is focused on insecurity in northern Cabo Delgado province, attacks by the Junta, which claims RENAMO’s leadership was illegitimately…

M23’s return will complicate Congo’s security outlook

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The fighting triggered a UN helicopter crash and cross-border clashes with Ugandan troops. The M23 is famous for conquering North Kivu’s capital, Goma, during a 2012-13 rebellion…

Iron fist may exacerbate Congo’s security challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Armed violence in eastern Congo is rising, despite high-profile government efforts to curb insecurity

Ivory Coast’s military could hamper economic gains

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IVORY COAST

The attacks came shortly after President Alassane Ouattara reshuffled his cabinet and overshadowed Ivory Coast's hosting of the 8th francophone games in Abidjan (July 21-30). The…

Ethiopia’s peace may hold but remains fragile

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ETHIOPIA

Hundreds of federal police have entered Tigray’s capital, Mekelle, and a high-level federal delegation has visited to discuss next steps. Limited commercial flights to Tigray have…

New deadline dilemma looms in South Sudan

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SOUTH SUDAN

Little progress has been made since then, including on critical security arrangements, and the parties have given little indication of willingness or capacity to end the deadlock.

Nigeria defector reintegration will meet challenges

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NIGERIA

This follows the death of longtime Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau in May at the hands of his rivals in the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Cameroonian authorities…