Independent Thinking: Senegal, Nigeria and the Sahel: Can democracy deliver in West Africa?

Democracy is being challenged in Senegal and Nigeria while military dictatorships seize power in the Sahel region.

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Published 22 March 2024 — 30 minute listen

Idayat Hassan

Non-Resident Senior Associate, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

On this episode

Bronwen Maddox is joined from Dakar, Senegal by Yabi Gilles, the founder and CEO of WATHI, the West Africa Citizen Think Tank and Idayat Hassan, a Senior Associate with CSIS. Joining them in the Chatham House studio is Paul Melly, a Consulting Fellow with our Africa Programme.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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