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African Union post may aid Senegal leader's ambitions

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SENEGAL

The visits to Mali and Chad, in particular, focused on their delicate transitions from military to civilian rule. Sall began his one-year AU term in February. An energetic and…

The Gambia's reform programme could prove elusive

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GAMBIA

The dismissals follow growing public criticism of the lack of urgency and policy direction of the new administration and came on the same day Barrow concluded a three-day retreat…

West African regional bloc risks losing crucial clout

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WEST AFRICA

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.

Guinea's Conde may exploit opposition poll divisions

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GUINEA

Despite the crackdown, FNDC-led protests are likely to intensify to try to disrupt the October 18 poll. However, Conde’s main concern is not the recurring protests, but rather…

West African bloc will raise voters' expectations

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WEST AFRICA

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…

Senegal’s crisis response may heighten tensions

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SENEGAL

This comes despite increasing cases of COVID-19 cases nationwide, with the government forced this week to postpone the planned return of school students after ten teachers tested…

Senegal's Sall will look to bolster his standing

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SENEGAL

The changes follow recent public criticism over Sall’s poor response to flooding that caused significant damage in many areas, including the capital Dakar, coupled with anger over…

Prospects for West Africa in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for West Africa in 2019.

Tensions will grow over arrest of Senegal's Sonko

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SENEGAL

SENEGAL: Tensions will grow over arrest of Sonko

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…