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How kidnapping became an industry in Nigeria's wild northwest

Kidnapping for ransom is an activity that involves local political barons and notables, but also jihadists.
Kidnapping for ransom is an activity that involves local political barons and notables, but also jihadists. © Studio Pachamama // AFP/Boko Haram/Stefan Heunis

Kidnapping for ransom is damaging the economy of northwestern Nigeria and fuelling growing insecurity in the country. Gangs of bandits, jihadists and local politicians are involved. The kidnappers often now demand payment in foreign currency and cryptocurrency.

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Central Africa

DRC
President Ndayishimiye faces flawed mechanisms of regional diplomacy

Burundi's president Evariste Ndayishimiye (L) speaks with Kenya's president William Ruto (2nd L) during the opening of the EAC-led Nairobi Process, Nairobi, 28 November 2022.
Burundi's president Evariste Ndayishimiye (L) speaks with Kenya's president William Ruto (2nd L) during the opening of the EAC-led Nairobi Process, Nairobi, 28 November 2022. © Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP

Burundi's leader Evariste Ndayishimiye, who is also president of the East African Community, is preparing to take over the leadership of the Regional Oversight Mechanism. This instrument of regional diplomacy focused on DR Congo is struggling to demonstrate its effectiveness.

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West Africa

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

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Southern Africa and islands

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North Africa

Egypt
Government struggles to produce its green hydrogen development strategy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at COP 27, 8 November 2022.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at COP 27, 8 November 2022. © Michael Kappeler/DPA/DPA Picture-Alliance via AFP

Several ministries are due to publish a joint strategy document that will serve as a framework for green hydrogen production in Egypt. Work is still in progress on the strategy, however, even though it is needed urgently to enable the many agreements already signed with foreign companies to be brought into effect.

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