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Africa’s Elections | In Malawi, food, land, corruption dominate [Lima Charlie News]
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Africa’s Elections | In Malawi, food, land, corruption dominate

In a small African country battling poverty and starvation, land, farming and corruption remain key issues in Malawi’s politics. Malawi – nicknamed “the Warm Heart of Africa” for the kindness of its people – is one of the poorest countries in the world. A small,… Keep Reading

Image The Rwandan Jewel - Peacekeepers, Conflict Minerals and Lots of Foreign Aid [Lima Charlie World]
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The Rwandan Jewel – Peacekeepers, Conflict Minerals and Lots of Foreign Aid

The U.S. and the United Nations have long partnered with Rwanda to support peacekeeping and counterinsurgency operations across Africa, providing expertise, weapons and funding to the Rwandan military. Meanwhile, Rwanda reportedly has provided weapons and support to rebel groups that target U.N. peacekeepers, while benefitting… Keep Reading

Image Zimbabwe’s Election - Is there a path ahead? [Lima Charlie News]
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Zimbabwe’s Election – Is there a path ahead?

OPINION: Since its inception Zimbabwe has been a divided country. Yet after the recent elections there may be hope, provided a ‘healthy’ opposition can rise to the occasion. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa (“ED”) recently penned an op-ed in The Guardian titled, “As president, here’s what I want… Keep Reading

[Silver lining for China in Zimbabwe’s violent elections][Lima Charlie News]
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Zimbabwe’s violent elections present a silver lining for China

With Zimbabwe’s army mobilized to enforce a state of emergency amid an election dominated by false news and intimidation, it’s clear the troubled African country hasn’t broken a cycle of flawed elections. Yet, as the dust settles there may be one winner: China. Over the course… Keep Reading

Image Kenya gambles with debt as China zeros in on East Africa markets [Lima Charlie News][Graphic: James Fox]
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Kenya gambles with debt as China zeros in on East Africa markets

With debt to China mounting and workers in traditional sectors displaced, the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) cannot come soon enough for Kenya. Fishermen in Kenya are in a fight for their livelihood as a wave of imported Chinese fish threatens… Keep Reading

Image Looming debt trap in sub-Saharan Africa [Photo: James Morgan]
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Looming debt trap in sub-Saharan Africa

According to the IMF, the median debt level for sub-Saharan Africa has risen from 30% to 50% of GDP since 2012. Although this is still low by international standards — U.S. debt is nearly at 106% of GDP — African countries are subject to relatively… Keep Reading

Image Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Egypt's President for life? [Lima Charlie News]
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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Egypt’s President for life?

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. On March 26th, Egypt will hold its presidential “election.” This coming election has received little coverage in the West, and for good reason. Its outcome is predetermined. الرئيس مع أهالي الطلبة المستجدين اليوم باكاديمية الشرطة اثناء… Keep Reading

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Middle East – North Africa News Brief

Narrowed Middle East and Northern Africa News Composition Briefing, Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, February 26th to March 14th – Current as of March 15, 2018. This week’s report covers Turkey, Egypt, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Turkey Overall Security and Stability Situation in Turkey: Turkey continues to combat… Keep Reading

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Middle East – North Africa News Brief

Extended Middle East and Northern Africa News Composition Briefing: Regional Low Intensity Conflicts, February 18th to February 25th – Current as of February 26, 2018. This week’s report covers Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia and Syria. | Suggested reading: “Saudi Arabia, al Qaeda… Keep Reading

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