Burkina Faso's junta may escalate repressive measures

A major jihadist attack has killed over 100 soldiers, inflaming growing unrest within the military

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Domestic politics will drive South Sudan peace talks

Ongoing talks between the government and rebel groups offer South Sudan a way out of elections

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North Darfur's capital is under siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

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JNIM is the largest jihadist group operating in the Sahel, and is led by Tuareg powerbroker Iyad ag Ghali

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South-eastern Igbo separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu is currently awaiting trial on terrorism charges

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A rise in insurgency activity has raised questions over Moscow's ability to retain control over a volatile region

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A year into the conflict, there is little sign that either side has a decisive advantage or is ready to de-escalate

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Jihadist violence has escalated significantly in the past year in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

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The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Nigeria's largest jihadist group, has claimed a record number of attacks

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Bitter territorial contestations between the Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka threaten to pull in other South Sudanese actors

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