The attack shows that despite losing its founder and some of its top commanders in the Middle East last month, IS has fighters loyal to its cause and has strengthened in Africa.
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A strong partnership between Mogadishu and the regions is vital to a unified counterinsurgency effort.
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If CAR is to truly make progress toward achieving the 2030 Agenda, it should act now to respond to the demands of Central Africans before the window of opportunity for addressing the past closes.
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New evidence comes from independent research, newly-released financial statements, a dataset listing attacks on peacekeepers, and the erection of a memorial.
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While the extension does not alter the mission’s transition deadline, it does buy the Security Council more time to grapple with the big political questions.
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As Ramaphosa enters his second term, it is unclear what he will be able to accomplish, especially in relation to taking effective action against those in the government, the ANC, and other parties charged with corruption.
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Given the history of ethnic, religious, and regional fragmentation and today’s military response, it is important that there be dialogue on the issues that can further impede stability and peace in Sudan.
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Before the window of opportunity closes, the UN, WHO, and international, national, and local partners will need to work together to redouble their efforts to gain the trust of the local population and mobilize community action.
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If the opportunity to secure progressive gender equality measures is not seized, existing achievements will most likely be lost.
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The massacre in Ogossagou has prompted condemnations from the UN and member states. There is now an opportunity to make innovative and bold suggestions to prioritize POC in MINUSMA’s mandate.
