Senegal
Major pre-electoral violence is unlikely in Senegal
The main opposition coalition yesterday refused to sign a 'non-violence' charter for the January 23 local elections
SenegalSenegal's borderlands may be targets for jihadists
A recent high-profile report has pointed to the dangers of jihadist infiltration into the artisanal mining sector
SenegalWest African governments will struggle with unrest
The region's economic recovery in 2021 has been accompanied by growing social unrest and rising security threats
West AfricaLegal battles and divisions weaken Senegal opposition
Senegal's upcoming municipal elections are the country's first electoral test since the 2019 presidential election
SenegalSenegal opposition faces hurdles before election
Three opposition coalition leaders were briefly detained by police yesterday following a court summons
SenegalRun-up to Senegal election will see increased violence
Violence has broken out in Ziguinchor between supporters of the ruling party and of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko
SenegalSolar energy gains momentum in the Sahel
Solar power projects are picking up pace across the Sahelian band
MaliIslam will play growing political role in West Africa
The spread of jihadist insurgencies masks deeper transformations in the relationship between Islam and politics
West Africa
