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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.

Ethiopia’s peace process shows signs of promise

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ETHIOPIA

The announcement came amid unconfirmed reports that the federal government and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have agreed to meet for peace talks in Arusha, Tanzania.

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.

Chad elections will be too late to challenge president

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CHAD

Prospects for authoritarianism in Chad.

Mozambique will face renewed transparency demands

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MOZAMBIQUE

Embattled FRELIMO.

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…

Israel’s judicial overhaul will increase social strife

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ISRAEL

The polarisation between opponents and supporters of the reforms has provoked a widespread street protest movement, which implemented a ‘Day of Paralysis’ yesterday. It has also…

Sanctions end aids Burundi but may entrench old flaws

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BURUNDI

This move, which was evidently coordinated and timed to coincide with President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s Brussels visit during the EU-African Union Summit, represents a major…

Malawi anti-corruption drive faces multiple obstacles

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MALAWI

The initial refusal of MPs to approve Martha Chizuma was widely seen as an attempt to protect themselves against a fervent anti-corruption campaigner. However, a public outcry…

Mozambique’s FRELIMO will push for pre-poll debt boost

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MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique's debt strategy.