Gambia

The Gambian president has so far resisted calls from neighbouring countries to respect recent election results

The decision by the president to contest the election results raises the prospect of new military coup

Opposition candidate Adama Barrow wins surprise presidential election as incumbent Yahya Jammeh concedes defeat

In a surprise victory, opposition candidate Adama Barrow is set to be declared winner of the presidential poll

The refusal to allow EU observers for next month's presidential poll heightens fears of an empty contest

A number of states look to consolidate economic growth; others face democratic backsliding and terrorism threats

Several elections, festering conflicts and resurfacing insurrections shape the region's outlook

Beijing has poached a diplomatic ally from Taiwan for the first time in nearly a decade