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Central Africa: De-Escalating Tensions in the Great Lakes

[ICG] President Tshisekedi's plans for joint operations with DR Congo's belligerent eastern neighbours against its rebels risks regional proxy warfare. In this excerpt from our Watch List 2020 for European policymakers, Crisis Group urges the EU to encourage diplomatic efforts in the region and Tshisekedi to shelve his plan for the joint operations. via LATEST NEWS

Ethiopia: Mitigating Risks Ahead of Pivotal Elections

[ICG] Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy has implemented important reforms but the changes have uncorked social tensions long bottled up by an authoritarian state. In this excerpt from our Watch List 2020 for European policymakers, Crisis Group urges the EU and its member states to bolster efforts to prevent violence around the elections and support the government's reforms. via LATEST NEWS