The challenge will be translating Burkina Faso's rich mineral resources and promising economy into stability and development.

Ghana’s constitution allows an excessively powerful presidency to influence all levels of administration – it must be reformed.

With elections in December, widespread perceptions of political bias in Ghana's Supreme Court threaten the democratic process.

Political interests must be set aside to prevent illegal mining from devastating the country’s forests, farmland and water system.

Senegal’s people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help.

As campaigning opens for the presidential runoff, several concerns from the first round of voting must be addressed.

Trends suggest that Africa’s electorate is maturing and that political parties can no longer take voters for granted.

Visionary leadership and strong institutions are Africa’s surest route to achieving economic growth and sustainable development.