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Chadian government is stepping up repression

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CHAD

Authorities said 50 people had died during the unrest, although OMCT placed that number at 115 due to violent repression. Protesters gathered in Chad’s capital N’Djamena and other…

African secessionism will challenge national unity

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AFRICA

An increasing number of African countries have secessionist movements that challenge existing state boundaries. However, few have the potential to secure their stated goals either…

Tanzania’s president will benefit from reform drive

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TANZANIA

The decision is the latest sign of Samia’s apparent determination to open the political space since taking office almost two years ago.

Honduras protests to dog the rest of Hernandez’s term

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HONDURAS

Demonstrations, which are still ongoing, are disrupting business operations and putting increased pressure on President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is also facing a backlash due…

Zambian debt crisis could become entrenched

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ZAMBIA

Zambian debt crisis.

Costa Rica’s pension system faces crisis

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COSTA RICA

Pension pressures in Costa Rica.

Sudan dialogue process faces trust deficit

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SUDAN

His announcement follows a major escalation of protests, and the forced suspension of the internationally facilitated dialogue, largely because most opposition groups rejected…

Chadian president’s peace agenda faces obstacles

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CHAD

Qatar’s upgraded role, as demanded by rebel groups, came almost two weeks after the suspension of the start of the peace talks. Negotiations to end the rebellion are meant to…

Loyalty concerns mount for Ecuador’s Moreno

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ECUADOR

Mounting political challenges.

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…