Hopes guarded as another
envoy heads to the Horn

Analysts believe Olusegun Obasanjo has been
appointed to focus primarily on Ethiopia and
expectations of him are high.

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Chad navigates the Déby void

Death at the frontline puts Chad on the back foot
as it treads the road to transition.

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Africa divided over Israel’s
accreditation to the AU

Israel’s announcement that it has
rejoined the African Union as an
observer has divided member states.

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