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Damascus-dominated dialogue will sideline opposition

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SYRIA

The National Coalition (NC), another Syrian opposition grouping, also condemned the plan as an effort to circumvent “the international desire for political transition”. However…

Norms can undermine Middle East and Africa transitions

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MENA/ AFRICA

Transitions following a peace agreement are typically seen as major opportunities for democratisation and new constitution making, and sometimes for national dialogue…

Assassinations signal more violence ahead in Burundi

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BURUNDI

Despite creeping atrocities carried out by state actors, acts of violence targeting government figures and high-ranking National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for…

East Africa politics mars region's crisis role

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EAST AFRICA

Opposition parties reject the new dates, stating that their main demand is for Nkurunziza to step down before polls take place. The new dates adhere to East African Community…

External push for polls deepens CAR instability

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

The plan to hold presidential and parliamentary elections was scuppered by renewed violence in the capital, Bangui, in late September. Violent incidents have continued…

Myanmar's political civilianisation may face 2015 test

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MYANMAR

The outlook for Myanmar's political transition from military rule.

Sudanese opposition will fail to challenge the NCP

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SUDAN

Sudan’s ruling party, its capabilities and political implications.

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…

No end in sight for Ukraine-Russia tensions in 2016

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UKRAINE

Relations between Moscow and Kyiv continue to be terrible and there appears to be little sign that tensions will ease next year. In recent weeks, ties have soured further over…

Opportunism and localism drive Africa Islamist groups

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AFRICA

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…