Somali president’s term extension risks instability

A divisive electoral dispute has deepened after the president moved to delay polls by two years

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Taliban may be coaxed back into Afghan talks

The Taliban have pulled out of talks because of the postponed US troop exit, but this may not be their final word

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A major attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh highlights the latent threat posed by Maoist insurgents

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Peace deals between jihadists and villages have proliferated in recent years

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The conflict in North Kivu's Beni Territory continues to worsen despite increasing national and international attention

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The junta is looking for backers as external pressure over the coup grows

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French officials have sent mixed messages about the future of the counterterrorism operation in the Sahel

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Long-time President Idriss Deby faces elections amid a tense domestic environment and rising humanitarian needs

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A new agreement with a major holdout group comes as the wider peace process starts to slowly get off the ground

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Increased US involvement in the Cabo Delgado crisis may mirror increasing militarisation of the conflict

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