Information on "Western Africa"
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19 Jun 2013
Overview of Religious Radicalism and the Terrorist Threat in Senegal
In this audio presentation, Dr Bakary Sambe, who is a lecturer and researcher at the Center for Religious Studies at the University Gaston Berger of Saint-Louis, discusses the possibility of radical religious movements in Senegal becoming more violen... More on «Overview of Religious Radicalism and the Terrorist Threat in Senegal»
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23 Apr 2013
Realizing Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and Nigeria
In this audio presentation, John Campbell, who is a Senior Fellow for African Policy Studies at CFR, elaborates on the political and economic transitions occurring in South Africa and Nigeria. More on «Realizing Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and Nigeria»
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24 May 2012
Nigeria: Regional Kingpin?
Jennifer Giroux, a senior researcher at the Center for Security Studies, discusses the paradox of Nigeria, a state that can be considered West Africa's regional hegemon but which also often seems on the verge of collapse. More on «Nigeria: Regional Kingpin?» -
23 May 2012
Security Dynamics in West Africa
If foreign involvement and conditions on the ground make development in West Africa fragile and uncertain, what about the security situation? Can ECOWAS – the 15-member Economic Community of West African States -- be a force for genuine c... More on «Security Dynamics in West Africa» -
21 May 2012
Institution Building in West Africa – Has the Western Model Worked?
Vitus Azeem, the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Inititative in Accra, asseses the Western model of governance in West Africa as well as possible alternatives based on local institutions and ideas. More on «Institution Building in West Africa – Has the Western Model Worked?» -
21 May 2012
Liberia: Reconciliation and Reform
In this audio presentation, the Crisis Group's Gabriela Keseberg Dávalos talks about the lessons learned from the October 2011 elections in Liberia. More on «Liberia: Reconciliation and Reform»
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2 Feb 2012
The Threat of Boko Haram and the Challenges to Peace, Security and Unity of Nigeria
In this audio presentation, Marti Ewi discusses the continuing threat posed by Boko Haram in Nigeria, both to the central government and the country's regions. More on «The Threat of Boko Haram and the Challenges to Peace, Security and Unity of Nigeria»
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30 Sep 2011
Building the Future: Democracy and Change in Liberia
Ambassador Winston A Tubman, the "Congress for Democratic Change" candidate for the 2011 presidential elections in Liberia, candidly discusses the dynamics of running for office in Liberia. More on «Building the Future: Democracy and Change in Liberia»
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31 May 2011
Linking Regional Peace and Security Frameworks to National Policies: Lessons from West Africa
In this audio presentation, two experts look at how to transform the security sectors that exist in West Africa. More on «Linking Regional Peace and Security Frameworks to National Policies: Lessons from West Africa» -
13 May 2011
Nigeria: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities
Dr Istifanus Sonsare Zabadi, Dean of the Center for Strategic Research and Studies at the National War College in Nigeria, discusses the many opportunities and challenges facing Nigeria. More on «Nigeria: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities»
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