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Internal divisions cloud Sudan’s future

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SUDAN

Outlook for a political transition in Sudan.

Macedonian government's fall could end economic reform

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MACEDONIA

Macedonia's fractious politics.

Erdogan will not back down in row over US pastor

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TURKEY/US

Although the Turkish-US alliance has had recurrent tensions and frictions during seven decades, it is experiencing troubles that might be terminal and could also undo the economic…

Sudan coup will trigger complex political standoff

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SUDAN

Protest leaders are demanding a full transition to civilian rule. However, military leaders appear determined to retain power, setting the stage for an escalating confrontation.

Guinea's junta will face growing opposition

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GUINEA

The CNT reduced the 39-month timetable announced on April 30 by junta leader Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya. Since the September 2021 military coup, Doumbouya has sought to resist…

Poverty, insecurity portend volatile Nigerien poll

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NIGER

This complicates electoral preparations ahead of presidential polls on February 21. The contest is likely to be tense given recent clampdowns on regime critics, including the…

Madagascan plague likely to be contained domestically

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MADAGASCAR

Of this number, 70% were reported as possible cases of pneumonic plague -- the most virulent form of the disease. The outbreak, which began in August, has sparked fears of a…