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Published in: HomeViolent Islamism is gaining the upper hand in Afghanistan and AfricaMilitary responses haven’t defeated the Taliban and won’t stop ISIS, but the West refuses to address the root causes...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe Sahel: north-west Africa’s security weakest linkIn addition to terrorism, the Sahel faces a host of thorny intertwined issues, which if not dealt with could plunge...
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Published in: HomeRedefining the poor as “terrorists”Most so-called “terrorist” activity is a by-product of neoliberalism’s on-going crisis and its marginalisation of a...
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Published in: HomeElite hauteur: Greece, Niger and the IMFIt may be time to remind ourselves of the parallels between today's IMF-Merkel-Cameron package for Europe’s nations...
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Published in: HomeBiker Africa: mobility doesn't just mean phones
In the past decade two inventions have dramatically altered life throughout the vast and diverse continent of...
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Published in: openEconomyDeveloping states need full powers to taxSome of West Africa's poorest countries observed from the vantage point of a Chinese import motorcycle: State...
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Published in: HomeGaddafi and the Tuareg, the "Lords of the desert"
What is the basis of the Tuareg-Gaddafi alliance that is playing itself out in the end-game in Libya? And to what...
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Published in: openSecurityIndia and Bangladesh boost ties, yet challenges remain
Underlining a sea change in their relationship, India and Bangladesh foster ties during prime minister Manmohan...
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Published in: HomeAudio: What sort of organisation is Al Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb?
Yvan Guichaoua, West Africa expert researching non-government armed groups, describes what kind of force Al Qaida in...
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Published in: openSecurityThe genesis of terrorism in the Sahara: Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Yvan Guichaoua reports back on the rise of a new force in the Sahara, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, news of which...
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Published in: HomeNiger's visitors
Niger is just one battleground, albeit it one on the periphery, in the new geopolitical scramble for resources...
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Published in: openSecurityUK terrorism strategy fails to take comprehensive approach to threat from Yemen and Somalia
UK terrorism strategy fails to take comprehensive approach to threat from Yemen and Somalia. Spike in Haiti cholera...
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Published in: openSecurityAbyei referendum to be delayed, say northern officials
Vote in Abyei to be delayed, say northern officials, stoking fears of a return to conflict in Sudan. Greek police...
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Published in: openSecurityProtection centres for victims of domestic abuse opened at Baghdad police stations
Iraqi interior ministry opens protection centres for victims of domestic abuse. Israeli defence minister says all...
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Published in: openSecurityFears of renewed violence after Bashir wins Sudanese electionSouth and North Sudan at risk of violence after election results contested. Niger food crisis worsens. Soldier...
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Published in: openSecurityEthnic riots provoke arson in Bangladesh's troubled Chittagong Hill Tracts
Chittagong Hill Tracts shaken by riots and arson. India and Pakistan take steps to rebuild their relationship. Niger...
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Published in: HomeNiger stricken by military coup
Military officers take power in Niger. NATO suffers casualties in Afghanistan. The IAEA launches warns of Iranian...
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Published in: openSecurityBangladesh government accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees
Bangladesh accused of crackdown on Burmese refugees. Obama meets the Dalai Lama despite Chinese criticism; Maoists...
