Senegal
Rising 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
SenegalGas find will test Mauritania president's two-term vow
BP and Kosmos work to conclude deal on a breakthrough offshore gas project on the Mauritanian and Senegalese borders
MauritaniaProspects for African economies in 2017
Economic growth will vary across the continent shaped in part by external conditions
AfricaProspects for West Africa in 2017
A number of states look to consolidate economic growth; others face democratic backsliding and terrorism threats
West AfricaSenegal's President Sall looks to next year's polls
The 2017 legislative elections will set the stage for the presidential race two years later
SenegalDemographics will underpin global productivity trends
An ageing global population will constrain potential GDP growth due to lower labour supply
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