West Africa
West Africa jihadist defections may shift conflict
The recent return of a Chibok school kidnapping victim is part of a wave of hundreds of Boko Haram defections
West AfricaWest Africa’s single currency faces political hurdles
The new date for the launch of West Africa’s single currency, the ‘eco’, is now set for 2027
West AfricaChinese over-fishing will ruin West African waters
Waters off Africa’s west coast are among the world’s most overfished. Chinese trawlers play a major role.
ChinaWest Africa anti-piracy push faces cooperation hurdles
Worsening insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea is prompting more focus on cooperative efforts to tackle the crisis
West AfricaWorsening West African piracy will prompt action
Growing instances of piracy, as well as kidnappings for ransom, are raising regional and international alarm
West AfricaDonors look divided over approaches to the Sahel
A European-led donor conference for the Sahel met the organisers’ target but next year will bring more needs
West AfricaTramadol control poses international medical risks
Tramadol misuse is rising in much of the developing world, prompting calls for international action by impacted states.
InternationalStrained ties will hamper West African cooperation
Controversy over the legitimacy of leaders pursuing third terms is testing regional ties
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