Africa
Regional Overview – Africa 26 February 2018
26 February 2018
A drop in political violence and protest was recorded in the normally active countries of Africa last week, including Nigeria, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Proportionally, battles between…
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Regional Overview – Africa 19 February 2018
19 February 2018
The number of distinct acts of political violence and protest across Africa remained stable last week. Yet some significant developments include: an increase in the number and intensity of clashes…
Read MoreEgypt – Strategic Pivot of the Islamic State
16 February 2018
Less than two months before the next Presidential elections, the Egyptian Armed Forces on 9 February launched a counter-militancy campaign called ‘Operation Sinai 2018’ to take on the Islamic State…
Read MoreMali – the “de-regionalization” of armed rebellion
16 February 2018
Since October 2017, attacks by the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on military and civilian targets increased. JNIM has officially claimed roughly twelve operations per month since…
Read More10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #3 Burundi: Continued Repression & Targeting of Civilians
14 February 2018
In this series of infographics, we explore 10 hidden or under-reported conflicts across Africa. The third is Burundi: Continued Repression & Targeting of Civilians.
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10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #2 Boko Haram Conflict Activity in Cameroon
14 February 2018
In this series of infographics, we explore 10 hidden or under-reported conflicts across Africa. The second is Boko Haram in Cameroon.
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