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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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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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Keeping the spotlight on Africa’s child soldiers
Roughly 21 000 children have been recruited as soldiers by government forces and armed groups across Africa in the past five years. In 2020, around 337 million children lived within 50 km of active ...
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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 ...