West Africa

  • Apr 14
  • 11 min read

West Africa's fishing industry faces a serious crisis

Economic, environmental and social pressures threaten a fishing industry that sustains millions of people

West Africa
  • Apr 9
  • 7 min read

Jihadist moves into coastal West Africa may be limited

Jihadist activity near or within the northern areas of West Africa’s coastal states bordering Burkina Faso has increased

West Africa
  • Apr 4
  • 2 min read

Russia - Sahel ties may grow in West Africa

The foreign ministers of the three military-led Sahelian juntas made a joint visit to Moscow

Russia
  • Mar 24
  • 7 min read

West Africa will struggle to recover from US aid cuts

Massive cuts to US foreign assistance programmes are set to have a major impact in West Africa

West Africa
  • Mar 19
  • 2 min read

Multilateral bodies face West Africa legitimacy crisis

The military rulers of the Alliance of Sahel States have announced their departure from the Francophonie

West Africa
  • Mar 12
  • 7 min read

Civilian allies of West African juntas may thrive

The Sahel's military juntas have relied heavily on key civilian allies to facilitate their rule and their legitimacy

Burkina Faso
  • Mar 10
  • 2 min read

Ghana may struggle to overcome regional tensions

Ghanaian President John Mahama is visiting the Sahel's military rulers in an effort to calm regional tensions

Ghana