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Can Burundi afford to pull its troops out of Somalia?
Burundi’s non-participation would be significant for AUSSOM. The country – one of the largest contributors to AU missions in ...
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The fall of Syria’s Assad regime is bad news for Libya
Russia’s apparent fast-tracking of plans to establish a military hub in Libya could worsen that country’s protracted conflict ...
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Sudan’s civil war fuels a new regional conflict economy
The conflict has catalysed the region’s illicit markets as people turn to smuggling networks for essential goods.
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Keeping the spotlight on Africa’s child soldiers
As violence and instability rise, African countries must reaffirm their commitment to protecting children and support DDR ...
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Why were Africa’s violence levels up in 2024?
Increasing levels of extreme poverty in Africa were turbocharged by COVID-19, fuelling the fire of relative deprivation.
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Rare clivias targeted in Southern Africa’s evolving illegal plant trade
Stakeholders are exploring innovative ways to safeguard the region’s precious plants from the threat of extinction.
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West Africa
Is Ghana heading towards election-related unrest? Ahead of the December 2024 elections, heightened mistrust in state institutions and unresolved tensions threaten to disrupt the polls.
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Global hardwood demand cuts deep into The Gambia’s revenue
Laws and policies against illicit logging exist, but sustainable solutions should also consider the many benefits of ...