Political stability in Morocco cannot silence the murmurs of discontent
A popular prime minister and a new constitution has prevented the political upset seen in Egypt and Tunisia but has not led to freedoms that people desire
May 2014
Senegal grows impatient with Macky Sall government's slow pace of change
President has made progress on healthcare, political stability and poverty but development and the economy require boost
April 2014
UN high commissioner raises fears about Central African Republic
A year after Seleka rebels seized power in Bangui, many NGOs worry about the country's lack of political prospects
March 2014
Chad struggles to cope with refugees from conflict in Central African Republic
Neighbour state has accepted 70,000 who have escaped from Bangui and reprisal attacks against Muslims
May 2013
Missing oil revenue stirs discontent among Chad's poor
Despite billions in profits, the problem of poverty remains largely unresolved in one of the world's least developed countries
March 2013
Niger remains wary of Mali crisis on its doorstep
Niger assisted its neighbour during uprising but has worked hard to shield itself from recent north and west African turmoil
