This study maps the evolution of violence across North and West Africa, with a particular focus on Mali, Lake Chad and Libya.

Photo: MSC, Schulze

The 36th annual meeting of the Food Crisis Prevention Network (RPCA) will be held virtually on 3 December 2020.

Photo: K. Sulaimon/AFP

Using network analysis, this paper builds on a database of 42 251 animal movements to describe the structure of livestock trade in West Africa.

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We surveyed more than 4 000 young people across 17 countries and 27 cities in West Africa and the Sahel to find out how they feel about their cities. Here are the first results.

The Fact Sketching series is produced in collaboration with Cartooning for Peace. Each month, a drawing accompanied by a text offers an alternative look at what is at stake in the Sahel and West Africa.

Image: GLEZ/Cartooning for Peace

A new policy brief explores some of the potential impacts of Covid-19 in West Africa and outlines a number of policy implications to help support government actions.

Image: Tabassy Baro