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Niger self-defence groups will hasten violence spiral
Self-defence groups are emerging in western Niger in response to worsening jihadist violence
Nigeria's development plan will not deliver results
The cabinet approved a new Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) for 2021-26
Legal battles and divisions weaken Senegal opposition
Senegal's upcoming municipal elections are the country's first electoral test since the 2019 presidential election
Prospects for Nigeria in 2022
Growing insecurity and increased ethnic and regional polarisation are set to play key roles in 2022
NigeriaAfrica faces the challenge of ‘choiceless democracy’
Dissatisfaction with democratic dividends underpins a recent wave of coups and protests across the continent
GambiaMali insecurity is spreading southwards
Malian authorities and internationals are focusing on politics in the capital, while security deteriorates
MaliTunis faces a narrowing path to avert economic crisis
The government says it has finally resumed talks with the IMF, months after the president’s constitutional coup
TunisiaBurkina Faso: Military reshuffle will not win the war
The defence ministry and army have undergone major leadership changes as part of President Kabore's reform efforts
Burkina FasoCentral America climate goal disparities will widen
Central America faces major climate change risks, but progress on climate goals will vary widely across the region
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