Senegal

  • Sep 3, 2021
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Senegal opposition divisions may hurt election chances

Senegalese opposition parties have announced an electoral alliance aiming to contest next January’s local elections

Senegal
  • Aug 23, 2021
  • 7 min read

Barkhane’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

Niger
  • Aug 18, 2021
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West 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 Africa
  • Aug 13, 2021
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Jihadist 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 Africa
  • Jun 25, 2021
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Guinea border reopening may ease regional tensions

Guinea has agreed to reopen its border with Senegal after months of tensions

Guinea
  • Jun 24, 2021
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Senegal opposition threatens third-term ambitions

Commemorations of protests against former President Abdoulaye Wade have political implications for the current president

Senegal
  • Apr 14, 2021
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Senegal's Sonko could be a major contender in 2024

Opposition leaders appear to have found an unlikely consensus candidate for the next presidential polls

Senegal
  • Mar 12, 2021
  • 7 min read

Sonko protests will embolden Senegal’s opposition

Violent unrest following an opposition leader's arrest signals mounting frustration against the president

Senegal