19 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
Sahel: Article on death of founder of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), possible consequences for the ISGS and a possible opportunity for dialogue for the Sahel states' governments
The Death of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara’s Leader: An Opportunity for Dialogue? (Appeal or News Release, English)
18 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Lebanon
Article on increasingly violent conflict over investigation of explosion in the port of Beirut in summer 2020, role of Hizbollah and risk of state collapse
Violence Threatens Fraying Rule of Law in Lebanon (Appeal or News Release, English)
15 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Kenya, Somalia
Article on decision by International Court of Justice (ICJ) on maritime border dispute between Somalia and Kenya and possible impact of the decision on the countries' relations
UN Court Decision a Fresh Test for Kenya-Somalia Ties (Appeal or News Release, English)
14 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Morocco, Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Report on renewed fighting between Moroccan forces and pro-independence Polisario Front since November 2020, role of international community and necessity to relaunch negotiations
Relaunching Negotiations over Western Sahara (Special or Analytical Report, English)
14 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Yemen
Report on Huthi fighters gaining control over al-Bayda governorate, possible attack on Marib city and its consequences
After al-Bayda, the Beginning of the Endgame for Northern Yemen? (Special or Analytical Report, English)
7 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Afghanistan
Brief report on humanitarian, economic and security situation under the Taliban government and role of EU aid conditionality
Thinking Through the Dilemmas of Aid to Afghanistan (Special or Analytical Report, English)
7 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Nicaragua
Brief report on political situation ahead of general elections in November 2021, crackdown on opposition including detention of potential candidates and possible further developments
Nicaragua: Dealing with the Dangers of a One-Sided Poll (Special or Analytical Report, English)
7 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Armenia, Azerbaijan
Nagorno-Karabakh: Brief report on security situation, ongoing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan and role of international actors
Helping Stabilise the New Status Quo in Nagorno-Karabakh (Special or Analytical Report, English)
7 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
Burundi
Brief report on political situation and role of EU
An Opportunity for the EU to Help Steer through Reform in Burundi (Special or Analytical Report, English)
6 October 2021 | ICG – International Crisis Group
South Sudan
Report on political and economic crisis and intransparent political control over revenues from oil economy (ongoing political tensions; fiscal crisis and failure to implement promised reforms; role of national and international actors)
Oil or Nothing: Dealing with South Sudan’s Bleeding Finances (Special or Analytical Report, English)