Nigerian north-east relief gains could be reversed

Despite recent progress in providing food relief and aid, Boko Haram attacks persist and regional insecurity may worsen

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Yemen’s southern spat may strain intra-Gulf relations

Salafi militias trained by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are fighting the Saudi-backed government

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A drop in global cocoa prices is hampering the world's largest global producer, prompting fiscal and security crises

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Turkey and the United States are still drifting apart despite the friendly Erdogan-Trump meeting

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Intensifying violence in the Kasais could help the president to stay in power, despite widespread opposition

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New peace negotiations raise the prospect of a long-term settlement, but significant local mistrust of Abuja persists

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Despite widespread public support, the government faces sizeable economic and security risks

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Various regional and national conflicts persist, with little sign of a much-needed overarching framework

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As South Sudan’s unrest spreads, regional actors are adjusting their relationships with and around Juba

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Winning local support will be vital for the government’s efforts against new and existing jihadist groups

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