Region: West Africa Senegal – Opposition leader trial will trigger anti-government protests over coming months Stability
Region: West Africa Nigeria – Elections likely to proceed as scheduled in most states despite security threats Stability
Region: West Africa The Gambia – Coup attempt will lead to intensified security crackdown over coming weeks Geopolitics Stability
Region: West Africa Ghana – Government unlikely to secure adequate debt relief in coming months despite effective sovereign default Economy Stability
Region: West Africa Nigeria – Fuel shortages will ease somewhat in coming weeks, but rising demand will continue to strain businesses Business Stability
Region: West Africa Ghana – Tax exemption review and directive to sell gold to central bank will cause financial losses for extractives and manufacturing firms Business Economy Stability
Region: West Africa Côte d’Ivoire – Charles Blé Goudé’s return likely to aid post-conflict reconciliation in coming months Business Stability
Region: West Africa Nigeria – Attacks on electoral commission assets and personnel will undermine preparations for February polls Business Stability
Region: West Africa Guinea – Corruption will remain pervasive despite dismissal of infrastructure minister and wider anti-corruption drive Business Reputation Stability