Mauritania
Legal battles may boost Ghazouani's grip in Mauritania
Former President Ould Abdel Aziz has been convicted on corruption charges
MauritaniaMauritania's elite will suppress racial tensions
Recent protests have highlighted deep-seated racial tensions pervading Mauritania's politics and society
MauritaniaMauritania legislative poll will boost Ghazouani
Mauritania last month held legislative, regional and local elections
MauritaniaMauritania's anti-jihadist success cannot be imitated
Mauritania is often presented as a model for success in preventing jihadist insurgencies
MauritaniaFormer Mauritanian president will be an irritant
The authorities have allowed the former president to exit his de facto house arrest
MauritaniaFood crisis in the Sahel will intensify this year
The war in Ukraine, insecurity in the Sahel and poor rains have reduced food availability for many Sahelians
ChadMiddle East and North Africa wheat supply challenges
The war in Ukraine has caused disruption to food supplies and raised prices
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