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Migrant surge into EU refines people-smuggling

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INTERNATIONAL

In 2014, more than 280,000 illegal migrants were detected at EU borders, according to the European border agency Frontex. The record numbers raise concerns ranging from the threat…

Maghreb smuggling crackdown may trigger border unrest

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MAGHREB

The growing problem of the informal economy in the Maghreb.

Western politics may inflate Sahelian jihadi threat

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SAHEL

The militancy phenomenon.

West Africa move against militants poses blowback risk

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WEST AFRICA

Mass protests took place yesterday in Niger's capital against the insurgency, while Chad's military announced training exercises with the United States to "warm up" for the fight…

Transition is unlikely to revive the Malian economy

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MALI

Mali’s economy has suffered a double blow in recent months from ECOWAS sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic, amidst political turbulence and ongoing insecurity. The country ranks…

Eritrea will push to reduce its isolation

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ERITREA

Eritrea political update.

Criminal groups hinder international peacebuilding

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INTERNATIONAL

The role of criminal organisations in conflicts.