Togo

  • Dec 5, 2007
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2008: West African growth faces hurdles

West Africa should experience strong growth in 2008 and a generally stable political environment...

  • Sep 14, 2007
  • 7 min read

TOGO: Vote is unlikely to bring political stability

The campaign for the postponed legislative elections on October 14 is set to begin on September...

Togo
  • Jul 9, 2007
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA: Western franc zone devaluation unlikely

The mainly agricultural eight-country West African Economic and Monetary Union is on course for...

West Africa
  • Jun 8, 2007
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL AFRICA: CFA franc institutions set for reforms

New governors will be appointed in the next few months for both of the CFA franc zones' central...

  • May 4, 2007
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA: Islam political influence may be waning

West Africa is among the most populous regions of the Islamic world. While Islam has played a...

West Africa
  • Apr 16, 2007
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA: Politics erodes post-transition justice

Processes of post-conflict justice have become important mechanisms for conflict resolution and...

West Africa
  • Mar 5, 2007
  • 6 min read

WEST AFRICA: Gas pipeline bolsters regional power grid

The long-delayed West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is scheduled to begin transporting Nigerian...

West Africa
  • Dec 15, 2006
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2007: Polls challenge West African stability

Despite expectations of sustained economic growth, West Africa is likely to face significant...