Search results

Nigeria's pace of reforms will likely slow

Location:

NIGERIA

This period was marked by two dramatic policy moves: the removal of a costly fuel subsidy and a major devaluation of the naira. Both moves are crucial for reforming Nigeria’s…

Coup claims may bode ill for Zambia’s opposition

Location:

ZAMBIA

Recent successful coups in West and Central Africa have raised fears this might embolden militaries elsewhere to seize power. However, Zambia is a well-established democracy where…

Biya's coup proofing in Cameroon may have limits

Location:

CAMEROON

A 2008 constitutional amendment removing term limits means that Biya can run again in the 2025 presidential election, and despite being 90 years old, he has designated no heir…

Nigerian Vice President Shettima may grow in influence

Location:

NIGERIA

This follows earlier comments from Shettima emphasising the usefulness of negotiations in ending conflict in the region. Although exercising limited political influence within the…

Insecurity will worsen food security in West Africa

Location:

WEST AFRICA

Conflict and insecurity has been driving a steady deterioration in supply conditions, year after year, but the number of people at risk over the next two months is unprecedented.

Nigeria's divided opposition could benefit Tinubu

Location:

NIGERIA

In addition to chronic insecurity and economic crises, he also must manage contentious party politics within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly over a…

Ghana's ruling party faces an uphill electoral battle

Location:

GHANA

This will be Mahama’s fourth time as the NDC candidate, having also won the 2012 elections. The general election will be held in December 2024, with the newly elected president…

Somalia and Turkey may struggle to realise oil deal

Location:

SOMALIA/TURKEY

The deal builds on the recent ten-year agreement on maritime defence cooperation. Somalia is believed to have significant onshore and offshore oil and gas potential. However…

Guinea's junta may face growing discontent

Location:

GUINEA

The explosion caused extensive damage in Conakry’s Kaloum peninsula, killing at least 25 people and injuring 454, with many remaining unaccounted for. Fallout from the disaster…

Senegal's new president may face obstacles to reform

Location:

SENEGAL

This follows an upset March 24 victory over his main opponent, ruling party candidate Amadou Ba. Faye ran in place of main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was barred from…