Africa
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Lessons from the Missed Opportunity in Puntland’s Polls
The vote was peaceful, but it followed an indirect model in which most have no voice. ICG The re-elected president…
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Star dune: Scientists solve mystery behind Earth’s largest desert sands
Star dunes – or pyramid dunes – are named after their distinctive shapes and reach hundreds of metres in height.…
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Military Rule and Russian Mercenaries in the Sahel
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Jean-Hervé Jezequel, Crisis Group’s Sahel director, to discuss Mali, Niger and…
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As Crises Swirl, Africa’s Leaders Converge
This week on The Horn, Alan is joined by Liesl Louw-Vaudran, Crisis Group’s senior advisor to the African Union (AU), to…
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Tapestry of life through the lens of film
“Before we agree for the film to be in the festival, we watch every film. Lesego Chepape Mail & Guardian…
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France should return much more looted African art, film-maker says
Mati Diop, the director of Dahomey, which charts the restitution of 26 objects to Benin, says the tiny number involved…
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The Security Council Agrees to Consider Funding AU Peace Operations
In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Daniel Forti and Liesl Louw-Vaudran unpack the agreement and its implications. What happened? On…
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Zimbabwe Considers Abolishing Death Penalty
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved a bill that, if passed by parliament, will abolish the death penalty. Idriss Nassah, Senior Researcher. Member of…
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13th Luxor African Film Festival: All you need to know
The LAFF is Egypt’s only cinematic event completely dedicated to showcasing the cinema riches from the continent. Ati Metwaly Al-Ahram…
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Sudan civil war: UN receiving reports of starvation deaths
Violence is escalating between the army and a rival paramilitary force as they fight for control of the country. Kalkidan…
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Another Niger Media Organization Suspended
The interior minister of Niger’s decision this week to suspend the activities of Maison de la Presse (Press House), an independent media organization,…
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Watch List 2024
In these places, early action, driven or supported by the EU and its member states, could enhance prospects for peace…
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African Union Commission calls for ‘paradigm shift’ at Italy-Africa summit
The chair of the African Union Commission has said “we are not beggars” as the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, outlined…
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As Meloni embraces Africa, Europe holds its breath
Only a few years ago, Giorgia Meloni — then the leader of a far-right fringe party — was calling for…
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DR Congo: A Full Plate of Challenges after a Turbulent Vote
It is a tall order, but diplomacy – with domestic opponents and regional leaders – can help. ICG What is happening…
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ICJ to give interim ruling in Gaza genocide case against Israel
The international court of justice in The Hague is set to give a preliminary ruling on Friday in South Africa’s case alleging genocide…
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