West Africa
West African jihadism and counterterrorism face limits
North-west Africa’s jihadists are tenacious and destabilising, but hard realities constrain their horizons
West AfricaProspects for West Africa in 2019
A major poll will have wide-ranging impacts, while leadership tussles are intensifying
West AfricaLake Chad donor push will not end humanitarian crisis
A renewed commitment by donors reflects lack of faith in the approaches of regional governments
West AfricaWest African piracy spike will require vigilance
Vessel hijackings and kidnappings are reportedly on the rise
AfricaThirst for African Eurobonds belies higher credit risk
More Eurobond offerings do not indicate better credit worthiness
AfricaThreats to African press freedom could grow
Reporters and media outlets are facing growing intimidation as authoritarianism rises
AfricaAfrican oil and gas acreage push will hasten
Oil majors are showing renewed interest across West and Southern Africa's coastline
West AfricaMacron will keep an eye on G5 Sahel force
The French president intends to make this counterterrorism mission a success
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