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Scholars explain recent developments in Ecowas and the implications for the region.
Burkina Faso tops the list of the world’s most neglected crises in the world for the second time in a row.
People should minimise contact with birds in areas affected by bird flu viruses, including farms and settings where live animals may be sold or slaughtered.
Fibre optic cables now literally encircle Africa, though some parts of the continent are far better connected than others.
Several conditions must be met to ensure the successful launch and operation of a multilateral currency.
Negative perceptions of police professionalism and corruption go hand in hand with low public trust in the police, poor marks on government performance, and citizens’ sense of insecurity.
Bilingual education can improve learning outcomes but it’s important to consider local context.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have much to lose if they cannot migrate to and from neighbouring countries in Ecowas.
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their intention to leave Ecowas. This may be a pointer to a deeper crisis in the Sahel region.
The decision by the three countries could change the dynamics of Ecowas.
Education can spur peace and development. Here are five essential reads on the topic.
Foreign powers’ interest in the Sahel is driven by its natural resources and strategic location for security and illegal migration control.
The struggle with open defecation is a silent emergency, undermining the continent’s efforts towards sustainable development goals.
The impact of housing quality extends beyond health to education and subsequent economic outcomes, particularly for children.
Ecowas’ threats to intervene militarily in Niger played a role in the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States, whose members have pledged to assist each other in the event of aggression.
Trans-border collaboration is required to recover protected areas that transverse Niger, Burkina Faso and Benin Republic from armed groups.
Africa has made good progress towards reducing maternal mortality and newborn deaths over the past decade. But climate change is reversing the gains.
The French president has struggled to maintain the influence his country gained in Africa through colonialism.
Russia is not interested in helping Africa to prosper or achieve stability, but as a theatre for advancing the Kremlin’s geostrategic interests.
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Lecturer in Political Economy, SOAS, University of London
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Extraordinary Lecturer, University of Pretoria
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enseignant-chercheur, directeur du CREA, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
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Director of Research, Africa Center for Strategic Studies, University of Maryland
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Senior Researcher and Coordinator of the Security Assessment in North Africa project at the Small Arms Survey, Graduate Institute – Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement (IHEID)
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Head of Data & Analytics and Senior Researcher for the Small Arms Survey, Graduate Institute – Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement (IHEID)
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Director of the Leaders of Africa Institute and Research Affiliate with Davidson College, Davidson College
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Professor of Conflict Studies, School of Conflict Studies, Université Saint-Paul / Saint Paul University
