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Islamists may reap some benefits from Sudan’s coup

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SUDAN

The Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition of civilian and rebel groups have rejected the deal, but Hamdok has justified it on the grounds that (among other things) it will…

Inter-religious tensions compound Ethiopia’s fragility

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ETHIOPIA

The attack triggered Muslim protests in various parts of the country and revenge attacks against Orthodox Christians in the Muslim-dominated Worabe city, in southern Ethiopia.

Mosque attack may reduce IS support in Egypt

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EGYPT

It was one of the worst ever incidents of its kind in Egypt. Salafi-jihadists with allegiances to a wide range of factions have been active in northern Sinai for some time, and…

Trump's Iowa victory sets up a quick nomination win

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UNITED STATES

Trump won an unprecedented percentage of votes cast and established a record margin of 30 percentage points over second-placed Ron DeSantis, helped by a carefully planned strategy…

US Christian Right remains attached to Donald Trump

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UNITED STATES

The movement expanded its political influence during Donald Trump's presidency and a central question for Republicans now is how far its loyalty remains attached to Trump…

Tanzania will resist pressure over social conservatism

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TANZANIA

Social conservatism in Tanzania.

Bahrain will press ahead with deeper economic reforms

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BAHRAIN

The trial comes amid an escalating crackdown against domestic opposition forces. The crackdown has been presented as a response to Iranian-backed subversion, but the government…

Pakistani Taliban will come under huge pressure

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PAKISTAN

The attack was claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, an especially hard-line faction of the Pakistani Taliban Movement (TTP). Although the TTP has markedly stepped up its offensive against…

Mali’s embattled president will limp through his term

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MALI

Indeed, more than a year into his second term, Keita confronts not just endemic insecurity in the north and centre of the country, but also a complicated set of political…

Iraqi premier’s post-poll chances depend on Sadrists

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IRAQ

This comes as local press report that powerful Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr might be prepared to lift his election boycott, on certain conditions. Sadrist backing was crucial to…