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Ottawa extends terrorist entity list to neo-fascists

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CANADA

Some MPs called for this action in the wake of the storming of the US Capitol last month, but the move has been considered for some time following concerns about extremism within…

New rebel coalitions presage headwinds for Congo

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CONGO-KINSHASA

New rebel coalitions in eastern Congo.

ASEAN leadership will stretch Laos in 2024

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LAOS

The theme it has chosen for its chairmanship is ‘enhancing connectivity and resilience’. The reference to ‘resilience’ is apt, as Laos is attempting to manage severe economic…

Engaging with Afghanistan will get harder for West

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AFGHANISTAN

This was a reference to criticism of Taliban rule by certain international players. While engagement between the emirate and the West remains limited, the Taliban are drawing…

Niger faces delicate security balancing act

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NIGER

Security challenges in Niger.

Benishangul-Gumuz unrest complicates Ethiopia’s crisis

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ETHIOPIA

The attacks were apparently orchestrated by armed vigilantes from the Gumuz ethnic group targeting people mainly of Amhara but also of Oromo and Agaw origin. The killings not only…

Nigeria's security chiefs may not ease north-east woes

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NIGERIA

Although many recent jihadist attacks have occurred in border regions with Niger (to the north of Borno State) or Cameroon (to the east of Borno and neighbouring Adamawa State)…

G5 force deployment could aid Malian peace

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MALI

However, the force can only be part of the answer to the complex security issues in northern Mali.

Deby’s control of Chad looks unlikely to be shaken

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CHAD

The presidential election will take place on April 11 and parliamentary elections are scheduled for October. As the country prepares for the polls, security challenges and…

Tshisekedi will struggle to ease Congo insecurity

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Although all reaffirmed their willingness to strengthen regional capacities to combat insecurity, the summit communique was long on expressions of solidarity and short on pledges…