Burkina Faso
West African bloc will raise voters' expectations
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is positioning itself as a guarantor of electoral democracy
West AfricaFrance aims for wider buy-in in the Sahel
Paris has a keen interest in counter-terrorism issues in the Sahel, but does not want to shoulder the burden alone
FranceAl-Qaida will dominate West Africa jihadist landscape
Al-Qaida is aiming to expand operations in West Africa by devolving more power to local branches
West AfricaNew Sahel force will have to prove its worth
France is leading the launch of a new anti-jihadist force in the Sahel
West AfricaSlow reform may hurt West African monetary bloc's rise
Solid growth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) masks the ongoing dominance of its larger economies
West AfricaWest Africa counterterrorism force will only go so far
Widespread corruption and institutional gaps will limit the impact of Europe’s West African counterterrorism initiatives
West AfricaRising Mali violence draws neighbours’ support
The French president’s visit is indicative of Mali's destabilising potential for the Sahel
MaliBurkinabe counter-terrorism will need public backing
Winning local support will be vital for the government’s efforts against new and existing jihadist groups
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