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African presidents will weigh costs of leaving office
Recent political events in DRC, Ghana and The Gambia raise questions about presidential decisions over leaving office
AfricaCalm in the Congolese capital belies simmering tension
Scattered protests result in over 20 deaths, but a relative calm has returned in Kinshasa
Congo-KinshasaCongolese opposition may yet negotiate with Kabila
The president has remained in office despite exceeding his term limit; forces are responding to small-scale protests
Congo-KinshasaKinshasa braces for large-scale protests
Kabila's constitutionally mandated term in office ends Monday; his desire to remain in office carries high risks
Congo-KinshasaRwanda will prioritise regional issues
Despite a new public row with France, Rwanda's foreign policy objectives are focused closer to home
RwandaKinshasa may face further sanctions in 2017
Brussels and Washington announce new sanctions a week before Kabila's constitutional mandate expires
Congo-KinshasaGlobal humanitarian needs are set to rise in 2017
The UN’s 2017 humanitarian appeal reflects the protracted state of multiple emergencies in the world
InternationalCongo's Kabila will try to revive his political base
A delay in the presidential vote allows Kabila time to reclaim some of his lost support
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