Debate Pack
UK co-operation with Tanzania
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘UK co-operation with Tanzania’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 9 October 2019 from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Jeremy Lefroy MP.
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Debate Pack
Political situation in Sudan
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Political situation in Sudan’ has been scheduled for Thursday 20 June 2019, from 1:30-3:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr David Drew MP.
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Research Briefing
Algerian spring?
The stand-off between demonstrators and the authorities in Algeria continues.
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Research Briefing
The Anglophone Cameroon crisis: April 2019 update
Relations between the largely Anglophone regions of Cameroon and the country’s dominant Francophone elite have long been fraught. Over the past three years, tensions have escalated seriously and since October 2017 violent conflict has erupted between armed separatist groups and the security forces, with both sides being accused of committing human rights abuses.
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Research Briefing
Military coup in Sudan
The armed forces take power in Sudan, removing President Omar al-Bashir from power. This short briefing paper looks at recent developments.
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Research Briefing
2019: a tough year for Tunisia?
Tunisia is to hold parliamentary and presidential elections towards the end of 2019. The elections come at a very difficult time; some observers fear that Tunisia’s experiment with democracy is under threat.
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Research Briefing
South Sudan: March 2019 update
South Sudan was born in 2011. Since the moment of its birth, its people have been embroiled in turmoil, conflict and suffering. Although the civil war which has raged since 2013 has complex roots, observers attribute much of the blame to its leaders, President Salva Kiir Mayardit and former First Vice-President Riek Machar, who head up opposing political and armed factions of the ruling party. Over the last year or so, there have been renewed peace efforts. Could this mean peace at last?
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Research Briefing
Zimbabwe: The Mnangagwa regime
The ousting of long-time President Robert Mugabe in November 2017 drew cautiously optimistic talk of a ‘new dawn’ for the country.
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Insight
Zimbabwe: The Mnangagwa regime
The ousting of long-time President Robert Mugabe in November 2017 drew cautiously optimistic talk of a ‘new dawn’ for the country.
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Debate Pack
Situation in Zimbabwe
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Situation in Zimbabwe' is scheduled for Wednesday 30 January 2019 from 2:30-4:00pm. The Member leading the debate is Kate Hoey MP.
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Research Briefing
Somalia: January 2019 update
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (known as Farmajo) was elected Somalia's president by parliament on 8 February 2017. During the campaign he promised to renew the fight against corruption and suggested that he would be open to talks with al-Shabaab. He came into office with a reputation for competence. However, two years on, this reputation is being severely tested.
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Research Briefing
Democratic Republic of Congo: December 2018 update
Two years later than scheduled, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set finally to hold national elections on 23 December. Joseph Kabila, who many feared would never relinquish power, is now poised to stand down as president. So, will this be a turning-point for a country that has experienced violence and instability for decades? The omens do not look good – there is a real risk that the elections could destabilise the country further.
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Research Briefing
North Africa regional overview 2018
Opportunities for North Africa's young and educated population have not opened up since the uprisings of 2011
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Debate Pack
Armed violence against farming communities in Nigeria
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Armed violence against farming communities in Nigeria’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 27 November 2018 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
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Insight
Ethiopia charts a new course under Abiy Ahmed – but challenges remain
Ethiopia is a major beneficiary of the UK's aid programme but public awareness of recent developments in the country is low.
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