Restoring a civilian government in Niger is important, but so too are the transitions in Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea.
Extreme positions taken by all sides of the political spectrum make resolving the crisis more difficult.
Recurring coups and protracted military rule should spur regional actors to explore other ways of achieving stability.
Turkey’s rapid African expansion holds lessons for countries in the region looking to diversify their partnerships.
Will the country’s national and international legitimacy be enough to achieve its objectives for stability in West Africa?
Japan’s experience in reconstruction and economic development could benefit states in the region that face multiple challenges.
Gold mining in south-eastern Senegal could fuel the spread of violent extremism into West African littoral states.
Will the country’s leaders take this opportunity to restore confidence in Senegal’s democratic institutions?
Constitutional and electoral reforms are needed to prevent a new crisis after the March 2019 elections.
By focusing on the election process, voters miss out on making informed choices about the best candidate.
National cohesion is key to implementing reforms needed for stability, and to jumpstart the economy.
Stakeholders must agree on how to make the country’s long-term reform process irreversible.
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