West Africa: West Africa's Sea Turtle Population in Deep Water

Sea turtles will remain a target unless viable alternative livelihoods are created for fisher communities. Read more »

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 »

Africa: Why Nigeria's Bandits Are Recruiting Women for Gunrunning

In a strategy honed by Boko Haram, bandits are enlisting women for arms trafficking in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Must Look Beyond the Use of Force in Niger

Reports that the coup was triggered by rivalries and personal interests offer room for political manoeuvre and constructive dialogue. Read more »

West Africa: Turning Away From Terrorism - Lessons From the Lake Chad Basin

Nearly a decade of experience managing Boko Haram defectors is invaluable for West Africa and the Sahel. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Has Cote D'Ivoire Found the Solution to Violent Extremism?

The threat isn't over, but the spread has been contained by adapting and balancing military and social responses. Read more »

Africa: MINUSMA Leaves Mali - Will Regional Leaders Step Up On Security?

The UN mission's withdrawal opens the door for assertive political leadership by ECOWAS and the AU. Read more »

Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu Tackles Nigeria's Economy

While Tinubu's reforms are a positive step forward, these shouldn't plunge citizens further into poverty or violate the rule of law. Read more »

Africa: Boko Haram Brings IEDs Back to Cameroon

Addressing the terror group's use of improvised explosive devices must include more intelligence and awareness raising. Read more »

Senegal: Avoiding the Worst-Case Scenario in Senegal

Extreme positions taken by all sides of the political spectrum make resolving the crisis more difficult. Read more »

West Africa: Rising Tides Threaten Low-Lying Coastal West Africa

Protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems can reduce the development and safety risks that vulnerable communities face. Read more »

Africa: Civilian-State Security Cooperation in Benin and Togo - a Double-Edged Sword

Civilians can help defeat violent extremists, but their continued support depends on authorities guaranteeing their safety. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone At a Crossroads Ahead of June 2023 Polls

New electoral laws, high youth unemployment and low trust in government could be decisive in this month's polls. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Mines Risk Degrading Country's Fragile Environment

Can the country balance an expanding mining sector with protecting its remaining forests and farming-dependent economy? Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Should Engage China for AfCFTA Success

Aligning trade and investment interests under the AfCFTA can activate more productive Nigeria-China relations. Read more »

Africa: Women Step Up to the Transition in Mali

Despite their institutional under-representation, women do not want to remain on the sidelines of political change. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Only Fair Elections Can Give Guinea-Bissau a Chance for Stability

But with less than two months to go, the main political parties still haven't agreed on the electoral rules. Read more »

Cameroon: Insecurity Grows in Cameroon As Reintegration Efforts Stall

Problems with the reintegration of former Boko Haram members make preventing violent extremism and organised crime difficult. Read more »

Guinea: Junta Takes a Hard Line Against Illicit Medicine

But are these relative successes in curtailing trafficking sustainable, including after the return to civilian government? Read more »

West Africa: Is Niger's Counter-Terrorism Approach an Exception in the Sahel?

Unlike its neighbours, Niger has made dialogue with violent extremist groups an important part of its strategy. Read more »

Nigeria: Youth Take Centre Stage in the 2023 Polls

The election results may be disputed, but there's no doubt young Nigerians are becoming a force to reckon with. Read more »

Nigeria: Ironing Out Nigeria's Polling Process for a Smoother Future

The country's 2023 elections delivered a president, but the process was far from perfect. Read more »

Guinea: Could Guinea's Current Military Transition Be Its Last?

With a results-based timeline for holding the military government accountable, the transition agreement could deliver reform and stability. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's New President Must Prioritise the Boko Haram Crisis

Violent extremism has outlived three Nigerian presidencies - will Bola Tinubu be the leader who ends the onslaught? Read more »

West Africa: New Targets Needed to Manage West Africa's Military Transitions

Recurring coups and protracted military rule should spur regional actors to explore other ways of achieving stability. Read more »