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Prospects for West Africa in 2025
West Africa enters 2025 politically divided and facing serious security and governance concerns
West AfricaSomaliland’s new president faces many challenges
The breakaway Republic of Somaliland has elected a new president
SomaliaA victorious Pastef may face challenges in Senegal
Pastef, the ruling party headed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has overwhelmingly won the legislative elections
SenegalGabon referendum win will boost Oligui Nguema
Gabonese voters approved a new constitution in a November 16 referendum
GabonProspects for African economies in 2025
Constraints are beginning to ease after an extremely difficult economic period, but significant fragilities remain
AfricaNigeria tax reform efforts may stall
President Bola Tinubu is supporting four bills in the National Assembly aiming to reform Nigeria's tax system
NigeriaMooted Kenya opposition alliance faces mixed prospects
The president’s political opponents are seeking to build a united front against him
KenyaAccusations against France will boost Niger's junta
Authorities claim to have arrested a French 'spy' amid broader accusations of French plots to overthrow the junta
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