July 23
Africa: As AES and ECOWAS Drift Apart, Dialogue On the Fundamentals Is Vital
Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes. Read more »
February 21
Africa: Burkina Faso - Progress and Problems After Two Years of Transition
The country's ECOWAS withdrawal is a major setback for an already difficult transition from coup state to constitutional rule. Read more »
February 08
Africa: Proposed Ecowas Exits Leave West Africa At a Crossroads
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's request to withdraw presents a crucial opportunity to improve the regional bloc's functioning. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Ambitious Move to Depoliticise Govt
New legislation targets the clientelism and political patronage that have plagued public service delivery for decades. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Burkina Faso: Risks of Burkina Faso's New Military Approach to Terrorism
Without proper supervision and control, the use of 50 000 armed civilian auxiliaries could aggravate security problems. Read more »
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