West Africa
West African border control will be tenuous
The migrations crisis has prompted Western states to focus on improving border control among West African states
West AfricaUS influence in Africa will wane under Trump
Africa is low down the list of the Trump administration's priorities, with policy and leadership vacuums set to persist
AfricaWest African bloc will raise voters' expectations
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is positioning itself as a guarantor of electoral democracy
West AfricaUS military may dampen human rights focus in Africa
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) could increasingly overlook good governance and human rights under the Trump administration
AfricaBoko Haram tenacity exposes West African gaps
Boko Haram’s enduring presence shows the limitations of military and humanitarian efforts in the Lake Chad region
West AfricaWest African maritime boundary disputes will grow
States' historical focus on land boundary demarcations has left many unprepared for contemporary maritime disputes
West AfricaFrance aims for wider buy-in in the Sahel
Paris has a keen interest in counter-terrorism issues in the Sahel, but does not want to shoulder the burden alone
FranceAl-Qaida will dominate West Africa jihadist landscape
Al-Qaida is aiming to expand operations in West Africa by devolving more power to local branches
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