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Colombia post-war insecurity to preclude defence cuts

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COLOMBIA

Military reform plans.

Ethiopia’s relations with the West will remain tense

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ETHIOPIA

This came amid speculation that Ethiopia may be trying to subvert international efforts to ensure accountability for human rights abuses committed during the conflict.

New investments will not stabilise Ethiopia’s economy

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ETHIOPIA

The government hopes to benefit from the flattening of the COVID-19 pandemic and a relative calm in the Tigray conflict to push ahead with its flagship privatisation programme…

Sudan’s partial peace deal builds positive momentum

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SUDAN

The deal represents a significant milestone in both the peace process and the wider transition. However, it remains only a partial peace, given the absence of the main armed…

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis puts privatisations at risk

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ETHIOPIA

However, amid ongoing conflict in Tigray and considerable political uncertainty around the upcoming elections, the outcome may be disappointing.

Congo’s president faces challenging AU chairmanship

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AFRICA/CONGO-KINSHASA

The appointment is a major coup for a president who is committed to building his diplomatic credentials, but comes at a very turbulent time in both African and Congolese affairs.

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…

Brazil cabinet clashes put spotlight on land reform

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BRAZIL

Abreu's comments triggered a torrent of criticism, particularly from environmental and land reform groups. Moreover, numerous media outlets have since cited data collected by the…

Mexico electoral reforms are unlikely to succeed

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MEXICO

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has repeatedly accused electoral institutions of being biased and unreliable. Such claims have intensified since the June 6 mid-term…

Drug violence set to rise in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

The kidnappings follow a series of violent incidents in the area, including a bomb attack on March 20 that killed three soldiers and the bombing of a police station on January 27…