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Africa

  • Research Briefing

    The BRICS group: Overview and recent expansion

    Monday, 11 November, 2024

    This briefing looks at what is the BRICS organisation, how it works, what its members (originally Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have in common, the outcomes of the 2024 Kazan summit in Russia, and how its recent expansion (to include Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, and the UAE) will affect the group

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economy
    • International organisations
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    British Indian Ocean Territory: 2024 UK and Mauritius agreement

    Thursday, 31 October, 2024

    This briefing focuses on the October 2024 agreement between the UK and Mauritius concerning the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Islands and the US/UK military base on Diego Garcia, including the reaction to the agreement, and how it may be scrutinised by Parliament

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • International law
    • Overseas territories
  • Research Briefing

    Libya: Political developments since 2011

    Tuesday, 01 October, 2024

    Libya remains divided geographically and politically with rival administrations governing the eastern and western parts of the country.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    Egypt: Introductory country profile

    Wednesday, 11 September, 2024

    This briefing provides an introduction to Egyptian politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Reforming global institutions: Africa’s perspective

    Wednesday, 04 September, 2024

    This briefing looks at African perspectives on reforming international institutions and the multilateral system.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Economy
    • Institutions
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2023-24 session

    Thursday, 25 July, 2024

    This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International organisations
    • Middle East
    • Overseas territories
  • Debate Pack

    Prevention of sexual violence in conflict

    Monday, 13 May, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on prevention of sexual violence in conflict is scheduled for Tuesday 14 May 2024, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Sharon Hodgson MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Senegal: 2024 presidential election

    Tuesday, 30 April, 2024

    Senegal held a presidential election on 24 March 2024, postponed from the planned election day of 25 February. Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the election in the first round.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Elections
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    The Horn of Africa and the Red Sea

    Thursday, 18 April, 2024

    Recent developments in the Horn of Africa and current challenges: conflict, shifting political allegiances, and hunger

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict

    Thursday, 29 February, 2024

    After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Insight

    Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict

    Thursday, 29 February, 2024

    After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?

    • Insight
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    South Africa election 2024 lookahead

    Monday, 26 February, 2024

    Polls suggest that, for the first time in thirty years, the African National Congress may not win a majority in the general election. This briefing discusses the main parties, current issues and South Africa’s foreign policy.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Debate Pack

    Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria

    Thursday, 01 February, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria will take place on Tuesday 6 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024

    Tuesday, 23 January, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024 is scheduled for Thursday 25 January 2024, from 1.30 to 4.30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Communities
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    Defence and international affairs

    Friday, 19 January, 2024

    There will be a general debate on defence and international affairs in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 24 January 2024.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • Middle East

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