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Instead of serving as shields for Europe, African countries should pursue a common approach that puts their citizens first.
Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations.
Economic mismanagement has stripped citizens’ trust in the government and threatens the new currency’s viability.
As in 2022, elections could again be postponed. What should the proposed dialogue do differently to break the cycle?
Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP.
Africa could be drawn into proxy battles that have domino effects on security, foreign investment and trade relationships.
East African Community member states must support Somalia’s efforts to curb destabilising criminal markets.
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