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What is Africa’s security outlook for 2023?
We look at the some of the key security issues affecting parts of the continent.
What might 2023 have in store for the peace process in Ethiopia, the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and military coups in West Africa?
Troops in Somaliland have withdrawn from a disputed region after violent protests broke out following the murder of a local politician.
And our Resident Presidents look at the controversial reforms of Indonesia’s president.
(Credit: Malians protest after the military junta called for demonstrations against sanctions imposed by ECOWAS over delayed elections. Credit: Florent Vergnes/AFP via Getty Images).
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