African secessionism will challenge national unity

The appeal of secessionist movements across the continent is growing, despite their remote prospects of success

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Damascus-dominated dialogue will sideline opposition

Representatives of Syrian rebels are still pushing for an increasingly unlikely negotiated regime change

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Kyiv says its Ukrainian-only schools policy is altruistic but Russia and other neighbours disagree

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Women combatants, auxiliaries and victims tend to be ignored in peace negotiations, but this undermines stability

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A resurgence of terrorist attacks is forcing the government to boost security preparedness

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The UN and human rights organisations have warned of deepening sectarian violence in the Central African Republic (CAR)

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As Ankara, Moscow and Tehran plan a de-escalation zone in the north-west, other rebel factions are falling away

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Relations between Egypt and Hamas have warmed in the past months with potential benefits for both

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Boko Haram’s enduring presence shows the limitations of military and humanitarian efforts in the Lake Chad region

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A deep recession is in the past and a gradual recovery is threatened mainly by conflict risks

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