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Separatists threaten Nigeria ruling party's chances

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NIGERIA

He was greeted with a ‘sit at home’ protest by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Although crowds appeared at some events, the protest appears to have been a success…

Colombia local elections to test anti-Petro sentiment

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COLOMBIA

While only sub-national positions will be contested, results will be influenced by economic and security matters at both local and national levels and, to some degree, by public…

China will remain a key investment destination

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CHINA

A crackdown by the authorities on foreign multinationals operating in China, via an amended anti-espionage law, and tightening data control have emerged as considerable…

Internal security will drive Bahrain’s foreign policy

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BAHRAIN

Ten years after it experienced mass protests during the 2011 Arab uprisings, Manama remains deeply concerned about the potential threat from a Shia-led opposition -- and its…

Security force abuses in the Sahel will persist

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SAHEL

The report adds to a chorus of local and international voices denouncing such abuses as both morally repugnant and strategically wrong. Amid a broader trend of abuses that…

Islamic State stirs Maghreb counterterrorism crackdown

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MAGHREB

Security operations and arrests have increased across the Maghreb with countries facing a heightened threat from a combination of local militant groups and cells, returning…

UN mission faces uncertain future in Congo

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CONGO-KINSHASA

This followed recurrent demonstrations against the UN peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) since July 26, which turned violent and left some 36 people dead.

Diplomatic feuds will worsen security in the Sahel

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SAHEL

Military coups in Mali and Burkina Faso have led to political divisions that are now undermining regional security cooperation and threaten to end French and EU counterterrorism…

Salvadoran opposition sets sights on return to power

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EL SALVADOR

This is bad news for the ruling Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), which has been losing support thanks to El Salvador’s weak security situation and widespread…

Ghanaian anti-Fulani sentiment increases jihadist risk

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GHANA

Alongside similar incidents, this reflects a worrying trend in northern Ghana towards discrimination, stigmatisation and violence towards ethnic Fulani, who are often accused of…