Ivory Coast

  • Mar 13, 2020
  • 2 min read

Ivorian premier could exploit presidential head start

The prime minister has been chosen as the ruling party’s presidential candidate

Ivory Coast
  • Mar 6, 2020
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Ouattara's two-term decision will ease Ivorian fears

The incumbent has confirmed that he will not stand for election again

Ivory Coast
  • Feb 21, 2020
  • 7 min read

West African regional bloc faces transition challenges

Forthcoming presidential polls will test the credibility of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

West Africa
  • Jan 7, 2020
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Ivory Coast’s Ouattara will prompt further disquiet

President Ouattara has flagged forthcoming constitutional changes

Ivory Coast
  • Dec 27, 2019
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Soro coup allegations will ratchet up Ivorian tensions

A leading presidential candidate has been accused of plotting to unseat the government

Ivory Coast
  • Dec 23, 2019
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West 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 Africa
  • Dec 4, 2019
  • 7 min read

West 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 Faso
  • Nov 20, 2019
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Merkel’s Africa efforts will continue to fall short

Various structural challenges are holding back Germany private investment in Africa

Germany