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    What's next for the ANC?

    The contest for the leadership at the African National Congress's elective conference between 16 and 20 December exposes deep division in Africa's oldest political party. The ANC is split between supporters and opponents of Jacob Zuma, who is due to stand down as the party's president but to remain South Africa's president until 2019. The two factions… 

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    Zimbabwe: A Military Transition to Economic Reform?

    On 14 November, the Zimbabwe Defence Forces seized control of key state institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, and placed President Robert Mugabe under house arrest. Within just 10 days, a peaceful militarily-managed transition had replaced Mugabe with Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s former Vice President. Earlier in November Mnangagwa had been… 

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    The Crocodile Coup: Mnangagwa Snaps Back in Zimbabwe

    Following an unprecedented military coup, hopes are high that Zimbabwe's new government will implement significant policy reforms and deliver on expectations for peace and economic reform. However, on closer inspection, the political and economic changes available to the new incumbent are likely to be limited, argues Reinet Loubser

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    Kidnap Capital: The beginning of the end for kidnap and ransom in Nigeria?

    The arrest of one of Nigeria's most notorious kidnap kingpins, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, has been hailed as a potential turning point in the battle against criminally-motivated kidnappings in the country. Yet, the case has also exposed the sophistication of kidnap gangs in Nigeria and why perpetrators continue to elude law enforcement, argues Reinet… 

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    Rallying for Ransoms:A new era for kidnappings in the Sahel

    The Mali-based group, Jamaat Nasr al Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), is currently holding five foreign nationals captive in northern Mali. This has put the group in a lucrative position, as the phased release of hostages following ransom payments will offer useful cash injections to prolong JNIM's armed campaign, writes Gabrielle Reid.

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    The changing nature of terrorism in Tanzania

    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

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    South Sudan: Little Peace to Keep

    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.