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1 – 10 of 16Both are in the process of finalising their departures, amid deteriorating relations with the Nigerien and Malian juntas respectively, and growing popular rejection of the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283465
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The junta has meanwhile released former President Mohamed Bazoum’s son, Salem, as a goodwill gesture. The former president remains detained in his residence.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284557
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However, the lack of effective electoral planning and announced delays have raised questions about their sincerity. Moreover, the recent spate of coups -- nine successful military…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283413
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc has rejected the proposal. This follows a July 26-27 coup overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281504
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The coup leaders are adamant that they should be allowed to lead the transition, while ECOWAS insists that they should hand over to an interim civilian government.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256368
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Burkina Faso security challenges.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217092
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Formally, the sanctions were removed because Mali’s military-dominated transitional government promulgated a new electoral law as well as a new 24-month transition timetable. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271326
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Out of ECOWAS’s 15 member states, only Togo and The Gambia do not have a two-term stipulation. However, the regional organisation is pushing for every member state to set such…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224717
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Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum has similarly alluded to ongoing outreach to jihadists. These efforts reflect a broader level of increased regional political acceptance of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270460
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There is no consistent regional norm on this issue. Third term bids are often destabilising, but leaders that opt to respect term limits and hand off power to a close associate…