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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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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 ...
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No easy courses for Chagos consensus on sovereignty and security
The United Kingdom’s (UK) October agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius appeared to address longstanding international legal issues surrounding decolonisation and ...