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Protests over state brutality, corruption and rising inequality have become more frequent in recent years and increased in intensity since the oil price has dropped.
South Sudan’s civil war is now in its fourth year, during which the intensity and extent of fighting has fluctuated. Despite the notional maintenance of the August 2015 peace…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220195
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The dismissals follow growing public criticism of the lack of urgency and policy direction of the new administration and came on the same day Barrow concluded a three-day retreat…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220813
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The knock-on effects on food prices and continued devaluation of the Leone will make the economy a key election issue in presidential and parliamentary polls set to be held in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB269984
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The initiative has been met with fierce protests, leading to forced evictions and widespread violence against local Masai communities.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271575
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In the wake of demonstrations that peaked in September and October last year, tens of thousands of protesters and suspects were arrested, often undergoing a ‘re-education’…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB219856
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Climate and disaster risk.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244478
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This was the second attempt at resolving the intractable conflict in Oromia that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Moreover, hopes of a resolution this time had been…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283824
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The discussions reflect in part misunderstandings of the deal’s nature and purpose, but also some genuine concerns. The episode underscores the sustained legacy of former…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280221
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Displacement has shot up drastically since early 2019, thanks to insecurity in the north and east of the country, especially. Besides the serious short-term impacts on the economy…