South Sudan peace process may fall at the first hurdle

South Sudan's peace process faces severe challenges, not least the limited political will of both parties and mediators

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Ivorian coalition could split over succession plan

The race to succeed the incumbent will intensify in 2018

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Despite cosmetic changes by the government, serious transparency gaps persist

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While Russia and the Syrian government plan a constitutional dialogue, Kurds are already pushing ahead with elections

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A draft 2018 budget reduces the share of the Kurdistan region, where salary delays are already causing riots

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Beirut politicians have agreed to prioritise internal stability by withdrawing from regional conflicts

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Assumptions that the Taliban 'own' the drugs trade misrepresent a complex relationship

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Peace talks are no longer the public’s main concern, but they may still polarise voting in a second round run-off

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The deadliest attack on UN troops in almost a quarter of a century highlights the challenges facing peacekeeping forces

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Despite rising anti-Israeli rhetoric in Beirut, Lebanon is a less likely battleground than Syria

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