Gambia
The Gambia will see a tight presidential race
The incumbent faces his former vice-president and mentor in presidential polls later this year
GambiaGambian protest clampdown will raise regional concerns
A prominent opposition movement has been declared illegal
GambiaThe Gambia's Barrow unlikely to be shifted by protests
The president is refusing calls to step down and hold new elections
GambiaSahelian countries face acute hunger crisis
Drought and insecurity have combined to lead UN agencies to warn of malnutrition dangers in the months ahead
ChadWest African bloc will raise voters' expectations
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is positioning itself as a guarantor of electoral democracy
West AfricaThe Gambia's reform programme could prove elusive
Despite widespread public support, the government faces sizeable economic and security risks
GambiaPoll gains will give Gambian president strong mandate
In spite of low voter turnout, the victory of opposition coalition parties provides the president with a welcome boost
GambiaGambian truth commission could prompt security risks
A truth commission will please the president’s supporters but could cause unease among elements of the security services
Gambia