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Islamist movements.
Cairo’s anti-Islamism jars with chief backer Saudi Arabia, but brings it closer to the United Arab Emirates and Russia
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-GA220741
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Militants targeted Baga town in Borno state on January 3. Unverified reports suggest that this may have been the group's most deadly attack on civilians to date. From Boko Haram…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB196966
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Their persistence has long undermined the country’s stability, exemplified most recently by the death in April of President Idriss Deby during a rebel offensive. It has also…
In the midst of economic and security problems at home and accelerating instability in the region, President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has looked outwards to seek help. Partnerships…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB207600
ISSN: 2633-304X
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However, it has departed from other jihadist groups by developing an 'end-of-days' narrative centered on Syria, and by declaring a caliphate. As well as lending an air of…
Abu Dhabi has long played a leading but quiet role in the Libya conflict, providing extensive military support to LNA leader Khalifa Haftar over the years, violating a UN arms…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251747
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The LNA made significant military gains in Benghazi over February 21-23, taking control of key neighbourhoods held by Islamist militias aligned with the Tripoli-based General…