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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
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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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Prospects for West Africa in 2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240230
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The military coup, which began on September 16, has dealt a major blow towards restoring constitutional order. The 'soft coup' ousting last year of former President Blaise…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205418
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WEST AFRICA: Jihadists will not follow Taliban example
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES263546
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Prospects for West Africa in 2018.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225902
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Opposition victories, especially those that remove long-standing authoritarian regimes, have been associated with democratic strengthening, with transfers of power shown to boost…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254306
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Relations among ECOWAS leaders are increasingly strained, after Guinean President Alpha Conde last month closed his country’s border with Guinea-Bissau, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257149
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Jammeh has rescinded his initial concession and is challenging the outcome. Across the continent, decisions of presidents to stand down from office are critical for avoiding…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216837
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Recent attempts to alter constitutions have triggered unrest in sub-Saharan Africa, but that may not always be the case