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Burkina Faso security reforms will require resources

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BURKINA FASO

Evidence for a Wagner deployment is currently lacking. However, junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has recently made substantial efforts to reinvigorate the security sector in…

Counterterrorism efforts in West Africa to fall short

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WEST AFRICA

The Malian conflict, along with insecurity linked to Boko Haram in the Lake Chad border region and concerns about Libya's southern borders, is raising questions over the…

Somali security and governance top president’s agenda

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SOMALIA

Farmajo won with a clear majority in the second round against the incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed by 184 votes to 97, with another former president taking the remaining…

Rising African populism will threaten status quo

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AFRICA

Rise of left-wing populists in East and Southern Africa.

Congo’s electoral reform process will pose challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

After three successive electoral cycles (2006, 2011 and 2018) of decreasing legitimacy, one of the most sensitive issues on the new government’s agenda is electoral reform.

Ethiopia-OLA peace talks will likely be protracted

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ETHIOPIA

Notably, OLA fighters on May 14 reportedly attacked a police station in Bishoftu, just 40 kilometres from Addis Ababa, while the OLA claims government forces have attacked its…

Conflict may intensify after failed Ethiopia-OLA talks

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ETHIOPIA

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…

South Africa: Mantashe allegations will hurt Ramaphosa

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SOUTH AFRICA

Mantashe has sought a judicial review to challenge the legal basis of any potential charges. The allegations raise a potentially serious political problem for President Cyril…

Appetite for solar power will grow in East Africa

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EAST AFRICA

The AMP reflects a renewed focus among donors on ‘distributed energy resources’ (DERs) -- and solar in particular -- as a primary approach for meeting Africa’s energy needs.

Somalia’s regional election disputes will fester

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SOMALIA

However, the process was marred by allegations of Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) manipulation and the formation of breakaway administrations by both incumbent President Ahmed…