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Political uncertainty fans unrest in Sudan’s periphery

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SUDAN

The violence first erupted in July, but flared again in October and November. Moreover, it is by no means an isolated development, but mirrors new episodes of inter-communal…

Mauritania’s new president will try to manage tensions

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MAURITANIA

The hand-picked successor of outgoing President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, Ould Ghazouani is expected to provide significant policy continuity. The transition will, however, likely…

Rising South African populism will divide parties

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SOUTH AFRICA

His comments come amid lingering concern over parliament’s endorsement last month of land expropriation without compensation. The contested policy was proposed by the leftist…

Sudan faces pressure to address eastern tensions

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SUDAN

SUDAN: Burhan faces pressure over eastern tensions

Sudan’s junta may exploit centre-periphery tensions

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SUDAN

Nevertheless, Sudan’s military has been able to retain some partnerships, notably with groups representing constituencies from the periphery, which offer it a potentially crucial…

South Sudan state governance poses threat to stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

State governance in South Sudan and its implications for peace prospects.

Mali may struggle to reinvigorate its peace process

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MALI

However, the current peace process appears to offer little prospect of overcoming the challenges faced in the fractious north and increasingly violent centre.

West African border control will be tenuous

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WEST AFRICA

Border security and migration in West Africa/the Sahel.