Although authorities adhered to the ECOWAS timeline, Guinea’s return to democracy is mired in controversy.

As delays fuel public concerns, the government and ECOWAS must turn political will into action with the help of international...

Despite some progress, consensus on the electoral process and the expansion of democratic freedoms in Guinea remains crucial.

Divisions over the latest draft constitution, which extends executive power and term limits, necessitate ECOWAS’ involvement.

ECOWAS should use its special summit on regional integration in 2025 to reconsider its approach to managing coups.

Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations.

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.