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Hard-line tactics may entrench Congo’s M23 crisis

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CONGO-KINSHASA

However, the M23 -- the rebel group that dominates current headlines-- remained excluded. This follows a November 23 summit in Luanda that in effect demanded the M23’s…

Iran recalibrates Afghan tactics via dissident Taliban

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AFGHANISTAN/IRAN

Its objective is not to prevent a US troop withdrawal but to ensure this results in worse terms and maximum embarrassment for Washington, and in greater Iranian influence. To that…

Security threats will plague the Nigerian military

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NIGERIA

Boko Haram and the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria.

Iraq's war against Islamic State will extend into 2017

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IRAQ

The province's capital, Ramadi, fell to ISG on May 17 after the group launched a knock-out blow against embattled Iraqi Security Force (ISF) units. These units had been fighting…

Yemen’s Huthis will use Saudi raids to push for a deal

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YEMEN/SAUDI ARABIA

This comes as the Huthis have escalated attacks on military and civilian targets in southern Saudi Arabia. These cross-border attacks hit targets often deep within Saudi territory…

Threat from Pakistani Taliban is rising

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PAKISTAN

Resurgence of Pakistani Taliban.

Nigeria faces security sector reform challenge

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NIGERIA

Tinubu will inherit a deeply polarised country struggling with growing lawlessness and a security sector beset by many problems, including resource limitations, poor performance…

West will urge parties to form Kosovo government

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KOSOVO

In the lead is the three-party PAN coalition, comprising the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) and Initiative for Kosovo (Nisma), all…

Colombia crime crackdown may backfire

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COLOMBIA

Barranquilla is adopting a hard line approach to tackling crime

Congo’s Beni conflict will defy simple solutions

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CONGO-KINSHASA

However, the announcement has been met with scepticism, both over the rationale for the designation and its utility.