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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…

Africa will use China-Taiwan divides for domestic gain

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AFRICA

Several African countries have recently downgraded Taiwan’s standing in their diplomatic affairs or have severed ties in favour of relations with Beijing. Political jockeying…

Prospects for West Africa in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Regionally, terrorism will remain a threat, particularly in the Sahel: much depends on whether Mali's decentralisation programme can keep armed groups engaged in the peace process.

Sahelian countries face acute hunger crisis

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SAHEL

Food shortages and insecurity in the Sahel.

Third terms bids destabilise West Africa

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WEST AFRICA

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…