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Rwandan president's victory masks internal challenges

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RWANDA

President Paul Kagame's looming challenges.

UN exit foreshadows worsening repression in Uganda

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UGANDA

The move has been criticised by activists, civil society and the political opposition, who say the government wants to evade scrutiny of its rights violations.

Zambian government will grow increasingly defensive

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ZAMBIA

Embattled president.

Madagascar’s Rajoelina may not fulfil pro-poor mandate

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MADAGASCAR

Madagascar's new president.

Somali president’s term extension risks instability

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SOMALIA

The move has provoked strong criticism from opposition groups, civil society organisations and foreign donors, as elections are already long overdue.

Rwanda’s strongman may hollow out domestic politics

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RWANDA

The case has drawn widespread attention, not only because of Rusesabagina’s fame, but also because he claims to have been the victim of an extraordinary rendition.

Chad elections will be too late to challenge president

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CHAD

Prospects for authoritarianism in Chad.

Somali opposition seeks to build pressure on president

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SOMALIA

The CPC now demands the president hand over key powers, including security responsibilities and management of the electoral dispute, to the prime minister.

CAR’s president will push to abolish term limits

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CAR

The group aims to block efforts by allies of President Faustin-Archange Touadera, who was elected to a second term only 18 months ago, to change the constitution so that he can…

Prospects for East Africa, Great Lakes, Horn in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for East Africa, Great Lakes, Horn in 2016.