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Greek coalition may fall before policy shift unfolds
With an eye to elections that must be held by October 2019, the government has announced extensive economic handouts
Regional rivalries will reconfigure East Africa coast
A scramble for port infrastructure in the Horn of Africa is both a cause and effect of shifting geopolitical sands
Djibouti looks further east with new port deal
Djibouti's port management restructuring reflects a conscious shift away from the Middle East towards the Far East
Tunisian transition is far from over
European countries hold Tunisia as a model for states wishing to democratise, but its transition is not over yet
TunisiaMigration concerns bring EU states closer to Niger
European partners are reinforcing engagement with Niger to tackle migration, terrorism and development challenges
NigerNamibia's Geingob must balance competing priorities
After vanquishing more radical opponents, the incumbent president must tread carefully to balance the books
NamibiaIceland’s snap election outcome will raise uncertainty
The record number of parties entering parliament makes a majority coalition difficult to reach
IcelandEthnic tensions will drive Mali conflict
Inter-ethnic divisions and jihadist ambitions will frustrate implementation of the peace process
MaliIyad ag Ghali is key obstacle to Mali peace process
Jihadist leader has had a long political and military career in Mali
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