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Mali’s transition looks likely to be extended
Malians are debating whether the transition to democracy should be extended
Challenges will delay Caribbean's post-COVID recovery
Political and policy issues are undermining efforts to combat COVID-19 and revitalise the key tourism sector
Rapid demographic growth may destabilise the Sahel
While attention focuses on insecurity, rapid population growth could further burden the Sahel
Jihadist expansion into West Africa will take time
Jihadist groups have increased attacks in northern Ivory Coast and threaten to expand their activities beyond the Sahel
Ivory CoastNiger demographic challenge compounds security issues
Niger's president must cope with rising security problems and rapid demographic growth
NigerResistance to Mercosur-EU trade deal will persist
Opposition from political, economic and social actors on both sides makes rapid ratification of the trade deal unlikely
MercosurMalian military unlikely to surrender political role
The transitional president and premier have been removed after being arrested by the military
MaliMining deals should boost Sierra Leonean government
The government agreed to a settlement with SL Mining, while the Tonkolili mine re-started shipments in January
Sierra LeoneIMF will strike a fine balance on Tunisian reforms
Tunis is in talks with the IMF for a USD4bn credit arrangement
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