West Africa

  • Nov 5
  • 7 min read

Limited road safety progress is likely in West Africa

Road traffic accidents are a major cause of death in West Africa and have increased since 2010

West Africa
  • Aug 2
  • 7 min read

Cocaine seizures will not dent buoyant global market

Cocaine is a growing health and security challenge across Europe

International
  • Jul 26
  • 6 min read

West Africa will struggle to counter drug trafficking

Drug trafficking into and through West Africa has become an increasing local, regional and international concern

West Africa
  • Jul 17
  • 7 min read

West Africa's ECOWAS may struggle to overcome weakness

West Africa's ECOWAS regional bloc is threatened by juntas who want out

West Africa
  • Jul 1
  • 7 min read

West African chiefs will wield political influence

Politicians and parties across West Africa have sought to mobilise the support of customary chiefly authorities

West Africa
  • May 24
  • 7 min read

West African states will struggle to weaken IS-Sahel

Malian Tuareg militia backed by security forces in April killed senior IS-Sahel commander Abu Huzeifa

West Africa
  • May 20
  • 7 min read

West Africa JNIM jihadists may face internal tensions

JNIM is the largest jihadist group operating in the Sahel, and is led by Tuareg powerbroker Iyad ag Ghali

West Africa