Tshisekedi looks for regional help in eastern Congo

Amid rising insecurity in eastern Congo, the president hopes regional assistance can shift the balance of power

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Prospects for North Africa in 2020

Discontent over living standards will be a test for all countries, but some will address (or contain) this more easily

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The Taliban's pledge to expel their old ally creates new uncertainty that is likely to undermine the relationship

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Syria is dominated by foreign powers allied with local factions, of which the government is by far the strongest

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As the peace process falters, sanctions threats are again being aired

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Local and regional elections brought some historic milestones and suggest shifting attitudes, both political and social

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A Russian-Turkish deal helps shield the Syrian Kurds from attack, and brings Damascus's rule up to the northern border

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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi focus on providing aid to certain areas, and other channels suffer from corruption and inefficiency

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Armed groups and the main political actors use labels such as 'Islamist' and 'terrorist' to label their opponents

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As a deadline to form a new unity government looms, one of the key unresolved issues is the question of state governance

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