A key factor was the absence of formal backing from Mr Sall’s own country, Senegal, where his political legacy continues...

Although Mali remains sceptical, Niger and Burkina Faso’s thawing relationship with Algeria could pave the way for full re-engagement.

Some analysts are concerned about the potential for a Sahelian capital to fall under jihadist control – drawing parallels to...

The AES-ECOWAS split has sparked pragmatic cooperation based on strategic interests between neighbouring countries.

The latest tensions are a wake-up call for the AU, which has lost influence in the Sahel-Saharan region.

The link between climate change and terrorism has long been a hot debate among analysts and policymakers concerned with Africa’s...

Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes.

Aptly managing the post-referendum period will be critical for transitional authorities.