Political actors remain suspicious of the census process and divided over which electoral system to use in Sierra Leone.

Two decades after Liberia’s civil wars ended, new laws are a chance to learn from past mistakes that impeded transitional...

The country’s security sector is beset by long-standing challenges that undermine its ability to address violence and insecurity.

Many parts of West Africa are affected by cross-border terrorism, organised crime and localised conflicts between communities in border regions.

Corruption was a cause of Liberia’s 14-year civil war and also triggered the current political crisis that threatens the country’s...

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

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

Lack of funding and sharp political divisions have derailed the implementation of ECOWAS’ counter-terrorism plan.

Ahead of Ghana's December 2024 elections, heightened mistrust in state institutions and unresolved tensions threaten to disrupt the polls.

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

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

A better understanding of how violent extremism expands could help avoid costly mistakes in West African coastal states