These Are the Wars That Will Rage in Africa in 2014

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War Is Boring:

The civil wars, insurgencies and political standoffs that will shape the continent this year

Peter Dörrie

1/4/13

 

Africa is no longer the failed continent. Like the rest of the world, it has become successively more peaceful over the last several decades. Over the longer term, this trend is likely to continue along with its booming economies and populations.

 

In many ways, Africa is the futureand increasingly relevant on the world stage.

 

But conflict persists. Piracy is a growing problem along the continents western coast. Theres the aftermath of revolutions in North Africa. Civil wars have erupted in the Central African Republic and the worlds newest nation of South Sudan. And an insurgency is raging in Nigeria that could get a lot worse.

 

From the Sahara to Somalia and down to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, these are the civil wars, conflicts and threats that will shape this part of Africas narrative in 2014.(Snip)

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South Sudan rivals sign ceasefire agreement

23 January 2014 Last updated at 15:13 ET

 

South Sudan's government and rebels have signed a ceasefire agreement after talks in Ethiopia.

 

Under the deal, signed in a hotel in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, the fighting is due to come to an end within 24 hours.

 

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S. Sudan Rebels Say Gov't Violating New Cease-Fire

JUBA, South Sudan January 23, 2014 (AP)

By ILYA GRIDNEFF Associated Press

 

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In Ethiopia, where Thursday's deal was signed, Brig. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, a rebel spokesman, said government forces were attacking rebel positions in oil-rich Unity state and in Jonglei state.

 

Koang called the attacks a "clear violation" of the peace deal and said rebel forces would defend themselves against attacks.

 

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