Sanctions end aids Burundi but may entrench old flaws

The president’s diplomatic charm offensive has borne major fruits with the resumption of US and EU aid

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China’s influence in Africa will continue to grow

Chinese economic influence on the continent is increasingly balanced by soft power initiatives

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The AU Summit has taken place at a moment of great challenge for the pan-African organisation

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The Indian prime minister and the leaders of all five Central Asian republics have held a summit

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The ongoing political impasse following October's coup threatens recent fragile economic progress

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The conflict in northern Ethiopia has come at a heavy economic cost, and has damaged relations with key partners

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Concerns about Chinese influence in the Western Balkans are overblown, given continuing business ties with Europe

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Sher Bahadur Deuba is almost six months into his latest stint as prime minister

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The coming year looks likely to bring further political instability, with elections possible but not guaranteed

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Political strife and the victory of pro-status-quo forces weaken the momentum behind reforming a poorly performing state

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