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Algeria-AES diplomatic crisis calls for swift African Union mediation
The current diplomatic crisis between Algeria and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) presents recently elected African Union ...
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Challenges facing the latest truce between Kinshasa and M23
On 23 April, delegations from Kinshasa and rebel group M23’s political affiliate, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), declared their ...
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Political promises haven’t solved Congo-Brazzaville’s illegal medicine trade
The country faces a public health crisis characterised by a poor supply of affordable medicines and too few pharmacies.
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In Burkina Faso, Traoré’s legacy could extend beyond popularity and promises
The challenge will be translating the country’s rich mineral resources and promising economy into stability and development.
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ISS Live: South Sudan’s security crisis and the looming war
The seminar will discuss a new report on South Sudan’s intelligence services and its role in the current security crisis.
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Could anchor states benefit Africa’s Peace and Security Council?
Recent PSC elections revived debates about whether membership should favour inclusion and fairness or regional capacity and ...
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Urgent action needed to steer South Sudan along path to peace
On Wednesday, 26 March, security personnel led by South Sudan’s defence minister and the chief of national security forcibly entered the house of the country’s first vice-president, Riek Machar. They ...