Murithi Mutiga @mutigam Twitter profile

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Murithi Mutiga

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2 years

Ruto wins. The capacity of Kenyan institutions has outpaced the political culture. A shame that his opponent and backers within the state could not concede.

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Presidential candidate Waihiga Mwaure concedes defeat and, significantly, indicates his reading of the numbers suggests a victory for Deputy President William Ruto.

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You have to admire the creativity of Nairobi's Somali restaurants. Cup of 'corona tea' (turmeric, ginger, mint and lime) at Jumbo, Hurlingham

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Delighted — and daunted — to be filling @EroComfort ’s big shoes as @CrisisGroup Africa program head.

Comfort Ero

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2 years

Very pleased to announce @CrisisGroup @mutigam will succeed me as Africa Program Director & will work with @PaulineBax1 @RinaldoD1 to take our work to even greater heights. Thanks to Africa Program colleagues for our wonderful years; looking forward to championing your good work.

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Come and work with us: @CrisisGroup is hiring a Senior AU Adviser (to lead our coverage of the African Union) and a Senior Communications Officer. We are especially keen to attract candidates from the continent. Do spread the word! Links below 1/

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President William Ruto signals he’s asked his predecessor Kenyatta to serve as his representative in peace talks on the conflicts in Ethiopia and the DRC. Will come as a big relief to diplomats who worried Nairobi would back out of the two initiatives.

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4 years

Dear @TheStarKenya , this is astonishingly bad journalism 1/1

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6 years

Interesting that Kenyatta and Odinga, both of whom claim to have won the presidency, pointedly avoided the word President in their presser and instead referred to each other as 'Ndugu,' Kiswahili for brother.

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Considering the scale of the war in Northern Ethiopia, really pathetic that the AU is taking such a casual approach and basically never consulted anyone on talks to find a way out of conflict.

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2 years

Former Kenya's leader UHURU KENYATTA letter to the @_AfricanUnion commission chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki on his skipping of peace talks in #SouthAfrica . He had been named by the AU a facilitator alongside Nigeria's Olusegun Obasanjo

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3 years

Usually when there’s a coup, most people stay home. The fact thousands of Sudanese protesters have taken to the streets instead should signal to the generals that they’re taking a dangerous, reckless gamble as we highlight in latest @CrisisGroup statement

Reversing Sudan’s Dangerous Coup | Crisis Group

The Sudanese military has ousted civilian leaders in a power grab that leaves the country’s transition in limbo. Led by the African Union, external actors should pull out all the stops to reverse a...

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‘In the fullness of time I entertain no doubt that this nation will come to regard (electoral commission chair) Wafula Chebukati as one of Kenya’s outstanding heroes.’ Githu Muigai

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The biggest winner of the Kenyan election is the Kenyan people. From a time when elections were a life and death affair, now they are routine. And the pressure from below has forced both institutions and politicians to perform better.

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4 years

The US president basically urging Egypt to 'blow up' the dam Ethiopia is building along the Nile. Hopefully, this nightmare will be over soon

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5 months

One of Africa’s largest elections unfolds Wednesday with 44 million Congolese registered to vote. With logistical problems mounting, however, many fear that vast numbers may not be able to cast their ballots. Some insights drawing on colleagues in Goma and in Kinshasa. 1/11

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2 years

Delighted to announce that @alanboswell , host of The Horn Podcast and formerly S Sudan Senior Analyst will take over as @CrisisGroup 's Horn of Africa Project Director and @Meron_El is our new East and Southern Africa Analyst.

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Murithi Mutiga

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6 years

After initially showing restraint, Kenya govt reacts to opposition swearing in by declaring Odinga opposition movement an "organised criminal group," a needless move that will dial up tensions #NASAOathDay

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9 months

There is a lot of bad news coming out of West Africa these days but this new @CrisisGroup paper by my colleague @PaulineBax1 is a refreshing exception, examining Cote d’Ivoire’s success in stopping jihadist expansion. A thread 1/

Keeping Jihadists Out of Northern Côte d’Ivoire | Crisis Group

The Islamist militants in the Sahel have made repeated sorties into coastal West African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire. So far, Abidjan has largely repulsed their attempted advances, with a mix...

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2 years

Tensions between the DRC and Rwanda have reached their highest level for years with Kinshasa barring Rwandair flights and Rwanda threatening to intervene directly in Eastern DRC. 1/5

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Somalia is in the middle of its worst political crisis for years. @CrisisGroup 's latest statement explores ways to restart dialogue to avert a spiral into violence

Somalia: Averting a Descent into Political Violence | Crisis Group

Tensions are running high following the Somali parliament’s decision to extend the incumbent president’s mandate by two years. External partners should urgently convene – and mediate – talks among...

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3 years

The numbers are staggering. Kenya now spends about half of its revenue on debt servicing, squeezing out other obligations. Credit especially to economist @DavidNdii who warned that a crash was coming -- and was unfortunately ignored

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🎧What issues in the Horn of Africa region are important to highlight in the year ahead? “Within the next decade, one or two govts within the continent might collapse simply because they have amassed so much debt”, @mutigam explains to @alanboswell ⇊

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Ethiopia's delicate transition, who will come out on top in Somalia's high-stakes election, Addis-Khartoum tensions and why we still regard Sudan as a bright spot in the region. Listen in to our predictions for 2021 with @alanboswell

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One can only imagine what it must be like being a civilian in Mekelle, caught between two parties trying to resolve a political dispute using artillery and bombs. @CrisisGroup urges Addis Ababa to halt its offensive to allow civilians to leave the city

Robert Malley

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A humanitarian catastrophe could unfold in Mekelle, capital of #Ethiopia ’s Tigray region. Entering a heavily populated city would exact an enormous, intolerable toll on civilians & badly damage Ethiopia’s international repute. Our statement👇

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New @crisisgroup statement calls for a last-minute deal to avert a bloody clash in Nairobi, urges Kenyatta to accept audit of election system and asks Odinga to cancel event and champion structural reforms

Kenya: Averting an Avoidable Crisis | Crisis Group

Kenya’s ongoing electoral standoff could be compounded further if opposition leader Raila Odinga proceeds with a "swearing-in" ceremony that might elicit a tough response from President Kenyatta. To...

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2 years

Strong African Union statement on the rising tensions between Rwanda and the DRC. Rebels Kinshasa claims Rwanda backs have recently made dramatic gains in Eastern DRC. A thread 1/10

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5 years

Kenya must be the only country on earth where relations between the president and deputy president are so frosty that when they meet, it's treated as breaking news

Nation Breaking News

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PRESIDENT KENYATTA visits and holds talks with his deputy William Ruto at Harambee House Annex amid heightened war of words over corruption fight.

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2 years

My early take: ‘The conflict will cause reputational damage to Russia. Many on the African continent cheered Moscow’s vocal opposition to American-led wars in Iraq and Libya and now Russia will come across as the aggressor in a war of choice against a less powerful neighbor.’

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African citizens remained stranded across Ukraine on Friday, even as their governments called for a cease-fire and urged Russia to respect the territorial integrity of Ukraine. "We are really terrified," a Somali student on a bus from Kyiv to Lviv told me.

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7 years

Parallel vote tabulation by 8,000 @elogkenya observers finds Kenyatta polled 54pc vs Odinga's 44 pc, mirroring @IEBCKenya tallies

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5 years

Extraordinary development. Sudan's military council ruler, Lt Gen Ibn Auf, forced to step down amid escalating wave of protests. Another General, Abdel-Fatah al-Burhan, to take his place (1)

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7 years

Battle over Kenyan election set to go back to Supreme Court as activist @OkiyaOmtatah files case seeking to nullify "sham" vote held Oct 26

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Murithi Mutiga

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3 years

More than 10 years ago, @RAbdiAnalyst , one of the leading experts on the regional jihadist scene, warned that a military-only strategy against Al Shabaab would fail. He was right. Worth catching his thoughts on what the future holds with @alanboswell here:

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@CrisisGroup

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🎧 In a new episode of The Horn’s mini-series exploring jihadism along the Swahili coast, @alanboswell and @RAbdiAnalyst discuss the connections and competition among jihadist groups in the region and much more. Tune in 👉

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Expansive new @CrisisGroup report examines the success of Sudan's protest movement, which captured the imagination across the region with a brave, determined campaign against one of the region's most entrenched rulers 1/1

Safeguarding Sudan’s Revolution | Crisis Group

Sudan’s post-Bashir transition holds the promise of civilian rule but also perils, among them renewed insurgency, economic stagnation and backsliding into autocracy. Outside powers should press the...

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5 years

Bashir is behind bars, a new PM is set to take office and a teacher that drives a taxi at night is the face of the opposition. Exciting times in Sudan @CrisisGroup 's latest statement outlines the dangers ahead and examines ways to keep the generals at bay

Nurturing Sudan’s Fledgling Power-sharing Accord | Crisis Group

Sudan’s military junta and opposition have agreed to form a civilian-led administration to steer a transition toward free and fair elections. But the generals signed only under pressure. All Sudanese...

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1 year

Short thread on recent @CrisisGroup podcasts on Sudan's devastating war. Here, a moving account by @ReemWrites on the grave toll the war is taking on civilians as well as its unimaginable cultural and economic cost. 1/

Khartoum is Being Destroyed. What Does that Mean for Sudan? | Crisis Group

This week on The Horn, Alan talks with writer and researcher Reem Abbas about her flight from Sudan, the destruction of Khartoum and what the future holds for the country.

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2 years

In this ⁦ @CrisisGroup ⁩ podcast I tell ⁦ @alanboswell ⁩ that despite the typically drawn out conclusion, Kenya’s closely fought election will help consolidate its democracy and holds lessons for the region

What Next After Ruto is Declared Winner of Kenya’s Nail-biter Election? | Crisis Group

This week on The Horn, Alan is joined by Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group’s Africa program director, to discuss the outcome of Kenya’s closely fought, high-stakes election.

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2 years

Amid a surge in crime, banditry and jihadist violence, more W African countries are turning to vigilantes to offer local security. This new big @CrisisGroup explores this complex phenomenon in Nigeria @NnamdiObasi

Managing Vigilantism in Nigeria: A Near-term Necessity | Crisis Group

Vigilantes have become so important to protecting the Nigerian public that for now the country has little choice but to rely on them. Yet there are dangers. Authorities should better regulate these...

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Murithi Mutiga

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3 years

Which way forward for Ethiopia and the region? I speak to @EroComfort and @atwoodr on the complex challenges the Horn's most important country faces amid the grinding war in Tigray

Ethiopia’s Tigray Crisis and Horn of Africa Politics | Crisis Group

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood and guest host Comfort Ero talk with Crisis Group’s Horn of Africa director, Murithi Mutiga, about the fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and mounting...

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Murithi Mutiga

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9 months

With Niger’s generals digging in and threatening to charge the ousted president with treason, worth reading this quick @CrisisGroup explainer on the factors that prompted the coup - and what might come next

The Attempted Coup in Niger: Avoiding Armed Conflict | Crisis Group

On 26 July, high-ranking Nigerien officers announced on national television that they had overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, who was democratically elected in 2021. In this Q&A, Crisis Group...

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Murithi Mutiga

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7 years

An incredibly important moment for democracy in Africa. My interview on Kenya court decision with @PaulSchemm

Kenya’s Supreme Court annuls presidential election result for irregularities, orders new vote

Presidential challenger Odinga called the decision “historic” for the people of Kenya and Africa.

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Murithi Mutiga

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1 year

The #Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa is preparing to host African heads of state for their 36th summit. Ahead of the event, @CrisisGroup just published its annual eight priorities for the @_AfricanUnion 1/

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7 years

Law Society says election was transparent but urges @IEBCKenya to complete process honestly, calls on security forces to exercise restraint

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5 years

The Nile, Africa's longest river, is the subject of a bitter dispute between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan. @CrisisGroup 's new report explores options to defuse tensions as Ethiopia races to complete a giant dam across the Blue Nile

Bridging the Gap in the Nile Waters Dispute | Crisis Group

Ethiopia is building a mighty dam on the Blue Nile, promising economic benefits for both itself and Sudan. But Egypt fears for its freshwater supply. The parties should agree on how fast to fill the...

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1 year

My reflections on the path to war in Sudan, the plight of civilians caught in the middle of a vicious power struggle between rival forces and options to end the brutal fighting via @crisisgroup

What Can Stop Sudan’s Devastating War | Crisis Group

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group’s Africa director, about the fighting in Sudan and whether mediation efforts to stop the country descending into all-out...

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5 months

Our piece on the recent wave of coups on the continent — and ways to stem the tide.

Comfort Ero

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Seven African leaders were toppled by their militaries in the last three years. In this @ForeignAffairs essay with @mutigam , we outline the deeper context in which these coups are emerging and why they have stirred so much anxiety. Thread 1/11 .

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2 years

Democracy is a beautiful thing.

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4 years

I see you've changed your headline online but you should consider pulling down the story. We all benefit from good journalism but stories like these undermine faith in the media and also fundamentally erode your credibility. 6/6

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2 years

'They couldn't agree who the dominant partner was': Wise deep dive by @MikeWoldemariam into the bitter rivalry between the Eritrean and Tigray elite that has marked multiple bloody conflicts in this corner of the Horn of Africa @alanboswell

Eritrea's Long Bitter Feud with Ethiopia's Tigray | Crisis Group

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Michael Woldemariam, professor at the University of Maryland, about the tumultuous relations between Eritrea and Tigray and how the historical grievances...

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3 years

Despite 20 years of the "war on terror" there are more jihadis in Africa today than ever before. What went wrong? Great to join @mary_harper and @MikeWoldemariam in last episode of @alanboswell 's mini series

‎The Horn: Eastern Africa’s Jihadis: The “War on Terror” on Apple Podcasts

‎Show The Horn, Ep Eastern Africa’s Jihadis: The “War on Terror” - Sep 8, 2021

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7 months

We are hiring a Senior Communications Officer to work with our ⁦ @CrisisGroup ⁩ analysts across the continent

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3 years

Went for a run in Nairobi's Arboretum forest in solidarity with my friend Michael Kovrig, unjustly detained in China 2 years ago today. He told me he loved the time he spent in East Africa. Hope he'll be free to travel the world again soon #FreeMichaelKovrig

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3 years

President Kenyatta should be impeached for defying court orders and trying to "overthrow the constitution" former Chief Justice @WMutunga tells @alanboswell in this no-holds barred interview (A thread with some background) 1

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Next week, African leaders will meet in Addis Ababa for the annual @_AfricanUnion summit #AUSummit . With millions on the continent enduring armed conflict, we @CrisisGroup highlight eight priorities for the #AU to improve matters. 🧵: 1/8

Eight Priorities for the African Union in 2024 | Crisis Group

With deadly conflict raging in countries across the continent, the African Union has much to do in helping make peace in the year ahead. This briefing identifies eight tasks in particular need of the...

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Murithi Mutiga

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3 years

Somaliland remains a rare good news story in the Horn. Here's a summary of the many highs -- and some lows -- from recent parliamentary elections

Omar S Mahmood

@OmarSMahmood

3 years

New @crisisgroup briefing examines #Somaliland ’s parliamentary & local elections, following conclusion with the selection of the lower house speaker last week. A surprising win for opposition & quick acceptance by the government highlights successful nature of the process.

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3 years

Excellent choice. Mahama showed in 2017 that an incumbent can lose an election and accept defeat with grace, something that happens all too rarely on the continent

GAROWE ONLINE

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3 years

EXCLUSIVE: The @_AfricanUnion is to appoint former Ghana president John Mahama as a special envoy to #Somalia according to 2 people familiar with the appointment. The envoy is to lead mediation efforts to end the electoral crisis and pave the way for elections immediately.

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1 year

How did Sudan descend into an all-out war between two armies fighting in major urban centres with millions of civilians in the crossfire? @CrisisGroup 's @alanboswell and @wmshewit discuss the background and options to end the fighting with @atwoodr

War in Sudan | Crisis Group

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Sudan expert Shewit Woldemichael and Horn of Africa director Alan Boswell about the fighting in Sudan, the humanitarian disaster...

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7 years

If only politicians displayed similar levels of civic duty. Kenyan voters lined up as early as 2am to cast their ballots #KenyaDecides

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3 years

Look forward to assessing a possible UN role in helping end the devastating war in northern Ethiopia

Crisis Group

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ONLINE EVENT | As the #UNGA is wrapping up, what are the main challenges for the U.S. and UN in the year ahead, notably in Ethiopia and Afghanistan? Listen to @GerardAraud , @LaurelMillerICG , @mutigam & @RichardGowan1 this Wednesday, Sept 29! Register:

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For much of the world, 9/11 lies in the past. For Africa, the legacy of the "war on terror" looms large from the Sahel to the Lake Chad Basin and the Horn. In this new commentary, @EroComfort and I explore options to escape 9/11's long shadow

Africa: Escaping 9/11’s Long Shadow | Crisis Group

In many African countries, jihadists are making gains. As part of our series The Legacy of 9/11 and the “War on Terror”, Comfort Ero and Murithi Mutiga say options for stemming the tide should...

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7 years

Odinga criticises international observers, says they prize stability over democracy #SupremeCourtDecides

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3 years

Sudan’s generals have to take big decisions today. Hopefully, they realize that deploying violence will unleash forces that will consume and ultimately doom them.

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3 years

🎧 “It is essential that the military exercises restraint and does not crackdown on protesters.” On our podcast Hold Your Fire! @atwoodr stresses that non-violence must be encouraged at all cost ahead of today’s mass protests against the coup in #Sudan .

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7 years

Obama to Kenyans ahead of election: I urge you to work for a future defined by unity and hope, not fear and division

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6 years

Remarkably draconian step as Kenya govt indefinitely bans news broadcasts on three private TV stations. Harshest measure since the authoritarian Moi administration, which many Kenyans under 20 don't remember. Issue will end up in courts and offer a test of judicial independence

Nation Breaking News

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6 years

INTERIOR CS Fred Matiang’i says all TV stations closed yesterday will remain shut until investigations on certain individuals are completed.

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2 years

Great opportunity to lead @CrisisGroup 's East and Southern Africa team.

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2 months

Good piece with this key line: ‘In many multilateral settings today, non-Western states often opt to negotiate as a team…This coordination enhances the affinity among countries frustrated with an international order that too often works against their interests.’

Richard Gowan

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2 months

New @ForeignAffairs piece from @EroComfort challenging a lot of what you think you know about the "Global South".

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Murithi Mutiga

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3 years

Thanks Rashid. Our friend @EUSR_Rondos was the originator!

Rashid Abdi

@RAbdiAnalyst

3 years

I cannot resist stealing @mutigam 's (one of the smartest minds on conflict trends in the Horn) 'the battle over 3 Ds' that will drive conflict in the Horn for the next decades - Democracy, Demography and Decentralisation.

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6 years

Odinga says it's a historic day for Kenya after he stages swearing in as 'president of the republic of Kenya' before thousands of supporters.

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1 year

In the last few days, Rwanda fired missiles at a DRC warplane, bringing tensions in the Great Lakes to the highest level since the 2000s. In this Q&A, @CrisisGroup outlines steps toward de-escalation 1/

A Dangerous Escalation in the Great Lakes | Crisis Group

Already high tensions between Kigali and Kinshasa have risen sharply after Rwanda’s defence forces shot at a Congolese warplane they accuse of violating Rwandan airspace. In this Q&A, Crisis Group...

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2 years

"Following foreign military intervention in Mozambique, many of these Kenyan and Tanzanian fighters are retreating home." Explainer here on dynamics behind recent attacks in Uganda and why the alert level is so high now in the rest of the region.

Dino Mahtani

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@Crisisgroup take on attacks claimed by #IslamicState in #Kampala based on some recent research myself and team members have done in #Uganda #Rwanda #Kenya #Somalia and #Mozambique . .

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Latest @CrisisGroup statement: ‘The army’s losses and the RSF’s need for a negotiated deal mean mediators should move with all haste.. to make progress on ending the war in Sudan. Despite the dire situation, now is not the time for fatalism or fatigue’

Time to Try Again to End Sudan’s War | Crisis Group

Amid shifting military dynamics, a narrow window for dialogue about stopping the fighting in Sudan may have opened. But diplomacy is in disarray. Outside actors should urgently coordinate efforts to...

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2 years

Worth catching this rich discussion on Russia in Africa. The upshot: Russia is a "virtual great power" with more breadth than depth on the continent -- but it will seek to deepen engagement as ties with the West worsen.

Alan Boswell

@alanboswell

2 years

For years, Russia worked to rebuild influence across Africa. Now what? Does Russia have an Africa strategy, or just thrives on opportunism? And, what power plays might we expect from Moscow now? My podcast discussion w/ @SamRamani2 . (Good to be back!)

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5 years

'You will not replace a thief with another thief' is the protesters' latest slogan. A truly impressive, peaceful protest movement that will not easily be thwarted (4)

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1 year

Jihadists have Coastal West Africa in their sights, exploiting the political discontent, radicalism and crisis of pastoralism that aided their rise in the Sahel. Great exploration of the stakes by @CrisisGroup 's @PaulineBax1 and @IbrahimYahayaIb

Could Jihadists Seize Parts of Coastal West Africa? | Crisis Group

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Africa Deputy Director Pauline Bax and Sahel expert Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim about the southward drift of jihadists from the Sahel to...

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Kenyatta says no changes in electoral commission before rerun. Opposition has asked for overhaul and this will be next battleground

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Important analysis of Sudan’s war, ‘disastrous in its human toll’ but also tragically unfolding without receiving much attention in a country that’s central to HoA and Red Sea security by ⁦⁦ @alanboswell ⁩ ⁦ @wmshewit ⁩ and ⁦⁦ @atwoodr ⁩

Sudan’s Collapse and the Demise of Peacemaking | Crisis Group

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s experts Shewit Woldemichael and Alan Boswell to discuss the recent advances of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s...

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Kenya Supreme Court finds by majority that electoral commission did not obey the law in conducting election, two judges dissent

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New @CrisisGroup briefing offers proposals for breaking dangerous standoff between Kenya's politicians ahead of poll

How to Ensure a Credible, Peaceful Presidential Vote in Kenya | Crisis Group

Following the annulment of August’s historic vote, Kenya must hold repeat presidential elections by 1 November. But rising tensions and the threat of an opposition boycott could result in missing the...

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Sudan stands at the edge of civil war unless urgent steps are taken to rein in the military council and assorted militias that carried out a horrific massacre of civilians, says @CrisisGroup

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NEW STATEMENT | Sudan: Stopping a Spiral into Civil War

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Ethiopia’s surprise port access MOU with Somaliland dominated my latest ⁦⁦ @CrisisGroup ⁩ intvw with ⁦ @atwoodr ⁩. We also discussed prospects for resolution in Sudan, Kenya’s regional role and evolving Red Sea dynamics.

The Red Sea and the Horn | Crisis Group

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group’s Africa Director, to discuss Horn of Africa politics, including Ethiopia's push for sea access, Sudan’s war, Kenya’s...

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Bumper week of @CrisisGroup publications over the past week, starring this deep dive into South Sudan's political crisis that could be a paper about most of the Horn of Africa. 1/5

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Fascinating survey of Turkey's view of the world. In Somalia, Ankara is now an almost indispensable partner and is playing a much longer game than the more transactional Gulf actors.

Robert Malley

@Rob_Malley

4 years

In the past few months, Turkey has flexed its muscles in Syria, Iraq, Libya, the Eastern Mediterranean and now Nagorno-Karabakh. Who better than @nigargoksel to help make sense of it? Listen to the latest episode of @NazModirzadeh 's and my podcast

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@MigunaMiguna Thanks Chief

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Papers across East Africa lead with news on historic Kenya Supreme Court judgment #SupremeCourtDecides

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Why have the transitions in Sudan and Ethiopia gone so badly wrong and what can the region do to put them back on track? @simonmulongo , @KholoodKhair and @Temjok1 tackle these questions in this podcast produced in partnership with @fesonline @alanboswell

A Big Picture View on the Conflicts and Crises in the Horn of Africa | Crisis Group

This week on The Horn, Alan hosts a roundtable discussion with guests Aleu Garang, Kholood Khair and Simon Mulongo about the political landscape in the Horn of Africa, from the renewed outbreak of...

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Ruto (like other Kenyan politicians is a liar that tells the truth by accident) and Odinga (a progressive and patriot that goes to bed with dictatorships). Listen in! /6

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Credit to Odinga for choosing to challenge the results in the courts rather than on the streets and especially to Kenyans for reacting so calmly after the high-pitched election drama. Multiple positives from this election.

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Kenya's Odinga rejects election results, will launch legal challenge

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'The US should be humbler and less preachy' in engaging with Africa, a continent with 'multiple options'. Lots to chew on in this podcast featuring @CrisisGroup Africa chief @EroComfort , @jengcooke and @JDevermont

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7 years

Worth watching. Mandela's scorching defence of his friendship with Castro @waweru via @youtube

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3 years

Really worrying. No party can win this militarily. The time-tested Somali tradition of negotiations and bargains a far better option than a return to street fighting in Mogadishu

Hussein Mohamed

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3 years

JUST IN: Somali government troops attacked military troops protecting former president HSM and a Somali senator Muse Sudi Yalahow in Kaaraan district. The battle ongoing near Mirinayo area. Heavy gunfire could be heard.

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‘If this war does not stop immediately, civil war will set in, chaos will prevail and the Sudanese state will totally collapse.’ AU chair Moussa Faki summing up the stakes in #Sudan . Here, ⁦⁦ @CrisisGroup ⁩ outlines some options for resolution

A Race against Time to Halt Sudan’s Collapse | Crisis Group

Ferocious fighting in the capital and elsewhere is tipping one of Africa’s largest countries ever closer to falling apart. There are no easy ways to halt the carnage. All with influence should do...

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Odinga running mate Kalonzo Musyoka says opposition has lost all confidence in @IEBCKenya , says third parties should investigate poll

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Rwanda’s effective army has emerged as a security provider of choice in several countries on the continent. But Kigali’s engagement in places such as CAR is not without complications. New @CrisisGroup paper:

Rwanda’s Growing Role in the Central African Republic | Crisis Group

Rwanda has become a major player in the Central African Republic, helping the government fight insurgents, supporting state reforms and investing in numerous businesses. This engagement has rewards...

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7 years

My piece in the @guardian on Kenya's divisive politics that mean people prepare for elections as others do for war

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5 years

Thousands have taken to the streets to denounce attempt by military to control transition. The fall of Auf shows security forces have little choice but to heed protesters' core demand: an inclusive, civilian-led transition to preside over reforms and pave way for elections (3)

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After seven years of bitter legal wrangling, judges in The Hague issued a decision in the Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute. @CrisisGroup ’s @Meron_El breaks down what this means for relations going forward

UN Court Decision a Fresh Test for Kenya-Somalia Ties | Crisis Group

The International Court of Justice on 12 October handed down a decision mostly upholding Somalia’s claims in a long-running maritime border dispute with Kenya. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Meron...

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With Somalia's politicians bitterly divided ahead of elections and U.S. and Ethiopian troop withdrawals leaving a security vacuum, how might Al-Shabaab seek to benefit? @CrisisGroup 's latest briefing explores:

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On "solutions day"at #COP27 , take a look at this recent @CrisisGroup work that highlights the real-life impact of growing climate stresses on millions in the most fragile, conflict-affected countries. A thread 1/

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Follow my @CrisisGroup colleague @diego_darin who's tracking the security situation in #Haiti where Kenyan police are soon to deploy

Diego Da Rin

@diego_darin

6 months

The death of a powerful gang leader triggered a new wave of armed clashes in Cité Soleil, the largest slum in #Haiti 's capital. Ahead of the deployment of a multinational security mission, residents of Port-au-Prince face the risk of further escalation of violence. 🧵 1/10

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No side can achieve a sustainable victory on the battlefield in #Ethiopia 's ugly war. Genuine dialogue is the only way out. @wdavison10 outlines steps to get to talks

William Davison

@wdavison10

3 years

Latest @CrisisGroup publication on #Ethiopia calls for restraint from all sides as Tigrayan forces increase the pressure through advances and the government attempts mass mobilisation in response. Negotiations are a must to prevent further deterioration.

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One of the world’s bloodiest and most needless wars. New @CrisisGroup statement outlines ways to curb the fighting in #Ethiopia ’s north.

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2 years

Very good news. And so richly deserved.

Crisis Group

@CrisisGroup

2 years

📢 We are excited to announce that @EroComfort will be the International Crisis Group’s next President & CEO. Dr Ero, currently Africa Program Director and Interim Vice President, will assume office immediately.

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