Algeria: September 7
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President Azali Assoumani’s undermining of an acclaimed power-sharing agreement in the three-island archipelago has been marked by growing political repression and non-competitive elections.
Climate change contributes to conflict in indirect ways by worsening local fragility. Security sector actors and policymakers must prioritize reforestation, support local initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change, and deepen partnerships to allow regional organizations to respond to transboundary water resources challenges.
Self-defense groups have proliferated across West Africa. While they are often considered important for community security, their spread raises important questions and concerns about state capacity to control and monopolize violence.
Term limit evasions are at the root of a host of governance dysfunctions in Africa and are linked to higher levels of autocracy, corruption, conflict, and propensity for coups.
An estimated 82 percent of the record 149 million Africans facing acute food insecurity are in conflict-affected countries underscoring that conflict continues to be the primary driver of Africa’s food crisis.
Oversight, accountability, and governance of the security sector are essential ingredients to a capable and effective force, mitigating infractions and contributing to a learning environment that improves future practices.