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Abductions in Angola: Africa's New Kidnapping hotspot?
A spate of attacks in Angola in 2016 highlights the growing threat of kidnappings in the oil-dependent country, a threat which is unlikely to subside quickly, writes Gabrielle Reid
A spate of attacks in Angola in 2016 highlights the growing threat of kidnappings in the oil-dependent country, a threat which is unlikely to subside quickly, writes Gabrielle Reid
Further political unrest in Kenya is likely as the main opposition party, the Coalition for Reform and Democracy (CORD), attempts to undermine the Jubilee government's hold over the 2017 elections, writes the S-RM East Africa Team.
While President Buhari's anti-corruption campaign has hadsome successes, businesses are facing increased scrutiny of their operations, writes Gabrielle Reid
Following six months of protests in Oromia, the S-RM East Africa Team examines the Oromo movement and potential for sustained insecurity in Ethiopia.
Recent terrorist activity in Tanzania has shone new light on the terrorism threat in the country, as these events highlight growing sympathy with Islamic State in the region, writes Gabrielle Reid
The peace process in South Sudan aimed at ending the ongoing civil war is faltering. Despite protracted efforts, there appears to be little peace to keep in the country now facing new sources of conflict, writes Gabrielle Reid.
Despite an increase in US airstrikes against Al Shabaab targets in Somalia in March 2016, the recent increase in tempo does not represent a major shift in US strategy, argues Harriet Pape.
Increased regional cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram has yielded some positive results, but participating countries will need to significantly improve their counterterrorism capabilities to stand a chance at eradicating the group, writes Gabrielle Reid.
A slow start to the new presidency has caused investors to fret. The real work is yet to begin, writes Paul Adams.
Gabrielle Reid, explores how kidnappings perpetrated by Islamist militantsin the Sahel re-emerged as a threat in 2015 as a result of protractedinsecurity in northern Mali. Looking ahead, various political evacuationorders are likely to be issued in Africa over the coming year and will requireclose monitoring.