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Institutional problems make it difficult to satisfy livestock and crop farmers’ interests, already in contest over agricultural resources.
ECOWAS needs to be decisive in enforcing its protocols and sanctioning members that flout the provisions of its protocols and policies.
The sub-region’s approach to free trade agreements, whether in the form of economic partnerships with the EU or regional and continental integration needs a rethink.
The rejection of the bill on its merits means that Gambians will not get to see this version of the 2020 draft constitution in a future referendum.
Mali’s precarious political situation has been the subject of ECOWAS resolution attempts for months
The transition to a civilian government won’t be smooth.
President Alassane Ouattara (78) has been blowing hot and cold on whether he’ll be seeking a third term.
Leaders’ efforts to end conflict have been ineffective. Working through regional economic communities might be part of a better approach.
Nigeria’s pre-eminent position in Africa, lost to corruption and political patronage over the years, can be regained by putting its house in order.
The decision by eight Francophone states to delink their common currency from France won’t be without challenges.
The political crisis and any potential instability may once again force the military’s hand
Nigeria’s border closure is a panicked reaction which violates ECOWAS protocol.
Border closure is an implicit admission of the ineptitude and incompetence of Nigeria’s customs and immigration officers
Efforts to increase trade within the continent are being undermined from the start
Policies that will drive investment and change the structure of economies in the West African sub region are facing several challenges.
Ghana is taking advantage of its strategic location in Africa
There are reasons to be cautiously optimistic about Bissau-Guinean politics going forward.
Africa’s new continental free trade area, the AfCFTA, is a remarkable achievement. However, decisive diplomatic, technical and social action is needed for it to succeed.
Conflict patterns in Africa have changed rapidly in recent years posing a challenge to peace and security.
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