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South Africa faces discontent over electricity prices
Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government
South AfricaSenegal opposition protest will test its popularity
A coalition of opposition parties have called for protests next week over a planned November legislative election
SenegalFlooding may increase anti-government anger in Nigeria
A burst dam has led to the catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri, a major city in north-eastern Nigeria
NigeriaSomalia’s domestic divisions may deepen further
Differences over policy towards Ethiopia are starting to open old faultlines
SomaliaNiger's security forces may face increasing strain
Military sources report attacks from various armed groups at different geographical extremities of the country
NigerDivisive politics will undermine Somalia’s security
As Somalia prepares to welcome another new peacekeeping mission, long-standing security shortfalls persist
SomaliaEthiopia’s Tigray tensions may continue to deepen
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front is embroiled in a major factional dispute
EthiopiaPivi's arrest will ease junta fears in Guinea
Claude Pivi, a former military officer and key perpetrator of a 2009 massacre, was yesterday arrested in Liberia
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