Senegal
Senegal presidential contender likely to be sidelined
One of the president's chief rivals is facing fraud charges
SenegalProspects for West Africa in 2018
While positive economic growth beckons for several states, destabilising political divisions will fester
NigeriaCoalition poll victory will boost Senegal's president
A strong parliamentary majority bodes well for the incumbent's policy priorities in his remaining two years in office
SenegalSlow reform may hurt West African monetary bloc's rise
Solid growth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) masks the ongoing dominance of its larger economies
West AfricaWest Africa counterterrorism force will only go so far
Widespread corruption and institutional gaps will limit the impact of Europe’s West African counterterrorism initiatives
West AfricaRising Mali violence draws neighbours’ support
The French president’s visit is indicative of Mali's destabilising potential for the Sahel
MaliInterest in Senegalese oil and gas projects will grow
Poised to become an oil and gas producer, Dakar must confront sizeable developmental and institutional challenges
SenegalImprisoned mayor could undermine Senegal’s president
Supporters of Dakar’s mayor claim corruption charges are linked to key legislative elections
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