West Africa
New ECOWAS force may sideline G5 Sahel
ECOWAS is developing a new strategy to stop jihadist violence in the Sahel from spreading
West AfricaWest African plan reaffirms Sahelian insecurity fears
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pledged 1 billion dollars to combat terrorism in the Sahel
West AfricaInternational jihadist terrorism is still potent
The past year has seen Islamic State lose control of its caliphate, and al-Qaida seems diminished
InternationalReform of West African currency is some way off
Although there is domestic opposition to the colonial holdover currency, an overhaul appears remote
West AfricaNuisance level will drive world response to piracy
Reported incidents of maritime crime fell year-on-year in January-June 2019
InternationalWest African regional bloc faces harmonisation tests
The 15-member ECOWAS is set to grapple with various political crises and trade coordination hurdles
West AfricaThe Sahel faces complex food and climate challenges
Insecurity is exacerbating the challenges faced by pastoralists and farmers already under pressure from climate change
West AfricaAfrican ties may bolster Moroccan economy and policies
Morocco is turning towards Sub-Saharan Africa for new opportunities in business, trade and diplomacy
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