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Regional issues frustrate Nairobi’s foreign strategy

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KENYA

The trip comes shortly after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Somalia can pursue a claim against Kenya over a maritime boundary dispute. The ruling was the…

Sudan's civil war will grind on

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SUDAN

Thousands of combatants and civilians have been killed, over 8 million people (around one-fifth of the population) have been displaced and 18 million face severe acute food…

Nigerian Vice President Shettima may grow in influence

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NIGERIA

This follows earlier comments from Shettima emphasising the usefulness of negotiations in ending conflict in the region. Although exercising limited political influence within the…

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.

Gabonese government will emphasise Bongo's recovery

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GABON

Gabonese elite upheaval.

New Nigeria government faces tough economic decisions

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NIGERIA

Since Buhari's All Progressives Congress (APC) party won the elections on March 31 with 54.5% of the vote, it has been at pains to dilute high popular expectations of its lofty…

Deby’s control of Chad looks unlikely to be shaken

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CHAD

The presidential election will take place on April 11 and parliamentary elections are scheduled for October. As the country prepares for the polls, security challenges and…

Discontent over Congo’s state of siege will grow

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The attack is just the latest in a long series of massacres in the region but comes almost four months into a ‘state of siege’ established by President Felix Tshisekedi to put an…

Weak security forces threaten South African stability

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SOUTH AFRICA

These have long been matters of serious concern. President Cyril Ramaphosa on August 5 responded with a cabinet reshuffle that replaced the minister of defence, closed down the…

Niger self-defence groups will hasten violence spiral

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NIGER

Such attacks reinforce the sense of vulnerability and desire revenge that give rise to such self-defence groups in the first place, and contribute to a downward spiral in security…