The decision by eight Francophone states to delink their common currency from France won’t be without challenges.
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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.
Africa needs strong institutions. But they can only be built if there’s a change in leadership.
West Africa has lessons to learn from its ancient empires and colonial governments on regional trade and integration.
With frequent irregularities, it’s easy to become cynical about elections in Africa. But polls are an essential component of the continent’s growing democracy.
West African leaders have nursed the idea of a common currency for the sub-region since the turn of the century. But conditions for member countries to make this happen appear unattainable.
The need to connect African markets to aid development will once again be discussed at the World Economic Forum. The debate needs to move beyond the usual rhetoric.
Morocco has been on a massive diplomatic drive, using both its political and economic muscle. Since his coronation in 1999, the king has led over 40 visits to African countries south of the Sahara.
Former Chadian president Hissène Habré’s fate will be sealed by the appeals judgment in a part domestic and international trial bringing closure to victims and human rights champions after a 20 years.
The adoption of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance five years ago raised hopes for a new democratic Africa. But its ideals remain elusive for many parts of the continent.
There’s still hope South Sudan can avoid becoming a full failed state. This will require radical changes in Juba’s mindset and bolder action from regional and international players.
Attempts to deepen democracy in Africa by limiting presidential terms to two have not entirely quashed a culture of entitlement to rule. Glimpses of it persist, much against citizens’ wishes.
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