West Africa

Declining oil prices and political volatility could temper West Africa's otherwise robust GDP growth outlook

The rate of new ebola infections in Liberia and Guinea is slowing, but health systems remain overwhelmed

So far, the response to ebola is deemed inadequate, reaffirming the fact that the virus may need a vaccine

Donors realise the need for better coordination on ebola, but a fully global plan remains far off

The three worst affected ebola countries contribute minute amounts to the global commodity supply, limiting the effects

The annual UN General Assembly meeting will focus leaders' attention on the ebola relief effort

Liberia's economy will likely contract growth will decline in Sierra Leone and Guinea

While the ebola crisis in the focal states is set to worsen, neighbouring countries are becoming better prepared