Iraq will keep Shia militias out of Mosul

Although barred from the main offensive, Shia fighters are seeking a long-term political role

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Service delivery will determine Libyan government fate

Six months since it arrived in Tripoli, the unity government has little to show for it

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After 52 years of war, the government and the rebels reached an agreement, only for the people to reject it

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Levels of violence are below those seen in previous years, but conflict remains a feature in Sudan

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Saudi Arabia struggles to counter Iran's military and political strategy in the region

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While the peace deal is a definite step forward, it will bring new challenges for the FARC and the state

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An expanded budget coupled with falling oil revenues has left South Sudan in a precarious economic position

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The rebel movement is in a weak position but shows no signs of reducing its demands

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Turkey's involvement in the Syrian civil war has come at the expense of the Kurds

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Islamic State cells have been beaten back by Afghan and NATO security forces, and the Taliban but not eliminated

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