The exclusion of the main opposition and rivalry between military factions could destabilise the 23 November elections.

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.

Achieving some consensus on the functionality and legitimacy of electoral institutions is key to promoting political stability.

Political divisions over limiting presidential power and terms in office have brought the process to a standstill.

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.

With less than two months to go, the main political parties still have not agreed on the electoral rules.