Ivory Coast
Ivorian premier could exploit presidential head start
The prime minister has been chosen as the ruling party’s presidential candidate
Ivory CoastOuattara's two-term decision will ease Ivorian fears
The incumbent has confirmed that he will not stand for election again
Ivory CoastWest African regional bloc faces transition challenges
Forthcoming presidential polls will test the credibility of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
West AfricaIvory Coast’s Ouattara will prompt further disquiet
President Ouattara has flagged forthcoming constitutional changes
Ivory CoastSoro coup allegations will ratchet up Ivorian tensions
A leading presidential candidate has been accused of plotting to unseat the government
Ivory CoastWest Africa currency change will have symbolic power
The CFA franc is set to be renamed by one of its participating monetary unions and key regulations scrapped
West AfricaWest African coastal states will fear jihadist threat
Rising insecurity in Burkina Faso is raising concern that its jihadist threat could spread to its southern neighbours
Burkina FasoMerkel’s Africa efforts will continue to fall short
Various structural challenges are holding back Germany private investment in Africa
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