West Africa
Senegal’s Presidential Election: A Seismic Event with West African Aftershocks
The election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as president of Senegal opens a new chapter in the country’s history. His landslide victory could also mark a turning point for all West Africa.
CrisisWatch
Conflict Tracker
View Latest Edition
![CW map June 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_medium/public/2024-07/Screenshot%202024-07-02%20at%2018.08.20.png?itok=wItb8sS_)
CrisisWatch is our global conflict tracker, an early warning tool designed to help prevent deadly violence. It keeps decision-makers up-to-date with developments in over 70 conflicts and crises every month, identifying trends and alerting them to risks of escalation and opportunities to advance peace. In addition, CrisisWatch monitors over 50 situations (“standby monitoring”) to offer timely information if developments indicate a drift toward violence or instability. Entries dating back to 2003 provide easily searchable conflict histories.
Learn more about CrisisWatchTrends for Last Month June 2024
Deteriorated Situations
South China Sea Democratic Republic of Congo Sudan Kenya Israel/Palestine Burkina Faso
Improved Situations
None
Outlook for This Month July 2024
Conflict Risk Alerts
Resolution Opportunities
None
Latest Updates
Senegal’s Presidential Election: A Seismic Event with West African Aftershocks
The election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as president of Senegal opens a new chapter in the country’s history. His landslide victory could also mark a turning point for all West Africa.
What Turmoil in ECOWAS Means for Nigeria and Regional Stability
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have left ECOWAS, the regional bloc that sanctioned them after military officers seized power in each. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Nnamdi Obasi assesses the import of these events for West Africa’s security architecture and Nigeria’s influence therein.
JAS vs. ISWAP: The War of the Boko Haram Splinters
The two jihadist groups in north-eastern Nigeria have bruised each other badly in internecine fighting. But they are still a menace to civilians, both in Nigeria and in the other Lake Chad states. The governments cannot afford to shift their gaze from the militant danger.
Scission de la Cédéao et troubles politiques au Sénégal : l’Afrique de l’Ouest en crise
Dans cet épisode d’Afrique 360°, Enrica Picco et Rinaldo Depagne reçoivent Gilles Yabi, fondateur et directeur exécutif du think tank WATHI, pour parler de la crise qui secoue la Communauté des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Cédéao), des troubles politiques qui agitent le Sénégal et des conséquences de ces deux événements majeurs pour la stabilité de la région.
Nord de la Côte d’Ivoire : comment éradiquer la menace jihadiste ? (événement en ligne, 23 novembre 2023)
Dans cet événement en ligne, nous avons exploré les enjeux sécuritaires concernant le nord de la Côte d’Ivoire.
Keeping Jihadists Out of Northern Côte d’Ivoire
The Islamist militants in the Sahel have made repeated sorties into coastal West African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire. So far, Abidjan has largely repulsed their attempted advances, with a mix of security and socio-economic initiatives. It should redouble its efforts on both fronts.
Could Jihadists Seize Parts of Coastal West Africa?
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Africa Deputy Director Pauline Bax and Sahel expert Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim about the southward drift of jihadists from the Sahel to coastal West Africa and what can be done in response.
Fighting among Boko Haram Splinters Rages On
Two years after the suicide of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, jihadist factions continue a battle for control of Nigeria’s north east. In this Q&A, Crisis Group assesses the situation and lays out what authorities should do in response.
Calming Tensions amid Nigeria’s Post-election Controversy
Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be sworn in as Nigeria’s president on 29 May, following an election dogged by legal challenges. With a weaker mandate than any of his predecessors, the new leader should take steps to reunite a fractured country facing numerous other problems.
Subscribe to Crisis Group’s Email Updates
Receive the best source of conflict analysis right in your inbox.