Senegal
Run-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 AfricaSenegal opposition divisions may hurt election chances
Senegalese opposition parties have announced an electoral alliance aiming to contest next January’s local elections
SenegalBarkhane’s end is not a game changer for the Sahel
French President Macron in June announced the winding down of Operation Barkhane by early 2022
NigerWest Africa jihadists will not follow Taliban example
The fall of Kabul to Taliban forces has intensified fears in West Africa and the Sahel of future jihadist victories
West AfricaJihadist expansion into West Africa will take time
Jihadist groups have increased attacks in northern Ivory Coast and threaten to expand their activities beyond the Sahel
West AfricaGuinea border reopening may ease regional tensions
Guinea has agreed to reopen its border with Senegal after months of tensions
Guinea
