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Northern Togo will grow more vulnerable to jihadists
Jihadists have attacked a military outpost in northern Togo, killing at least ten soldiers
TogoDemocratic erosion may boost support for African coups
Recent polling data suggests overall support for democracy remains strong, but has declined in some countries
AfricaNew Nigeria oil investment may struggle to take off
The authorities have opened a major bidding round for offshore, shallow water and onshore oil blocks
NigeriaSenegal prisoner strike may increase reform pressure
Inmates in a Dakar prison have initiated a hunger strike to protest their conditions and treatment
SenegalSouth Africa may struggle to meet renewables targets
The government has promised more renewables but recent improvements in energy supply have mainly come via coal and gas
South AfricaNew Angola law may be used for political persecution
Angola's parliament has passed a harsh new anti-vandalism law
AngolaBotswana faces economic challenges as diamonds slump
A sharp downturn shows the danger of reliance on diamonds for the region’s most stable economy
BotswanaChang’s US trial will create jitters in Mozambique
The former finance minister is on trial in the United States for his alleged role in Mozambique’s ‘hidden debts’ scandal
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