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Western politics may inflate Sahelian jihadi threat
Socio-economic concerns are more important than the limited threat from jihadi terrorism in most Sahelian countries
West AfricaProspects for West Africa in 2017
A number of states look to consolidate economic growth; others face democratic backsliding and terrorism threats
West AfricaCounterterrorism efforts in West Africa to fall short
US, French and multilateral assistance aims to mitigate deeper insecurity in the Sahel
ChadMigration pacts could make EU more dependent
The number of irregular migrants might decrease, but it comes at a political cost for the EU
EUNiger migration corridor to Europe will persist
Authorities expect between 120,000 and 150,000 migrants to transit through Niger en route to Europe in 2016
NigerWestern security woes to temper Niger poll criticism
Security concerns will trump procedural concerns following the presidential runoff poll
NigerOpposition will question Niger election results
The president looks set to win a second term following a poll overshadowed by fraud and intimidation allegations
NigerPoverty, insecurity portend volatile Nigerien poll
The upcoming presidential polls take place amid accusations of coup plots and Islamist violence in the east
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