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Following the appointment of new military chiefs, we see the prospect of further unusually intense fighting in the Niger Delta. Furthermore, despite allegations of growing solidarity... 2008-09-26

Whether or not true, several worrying signs seem to indicate Nigeria's anti-corruption campaign is slowing, with potentially negative consequences for foreign investor sentiment.

With Guinea's trade unions opposing the nomination of new Prime Minister Ahmed Tidiane Souare and inflationary pressures threatening to further erode social stability, we believe... 2008-07-25

Nine foreign nationals, including four Colombians, two Mexicans and an American, have been arrested after Sierra Leone's largest ever seizure of cocaine. Around 700kg of cocaine were... 2008-07-17

At a time when fresh attacks from militias in the Niger Delta have reasserted the rebels' ability to severely impact oil production, the government's policy for bringing peace to... 2008-06-30

Gabon has plenty of scope to improve its scores in our political risk ratings, especially in the long-run score, but compared to other countries in the region - Angola, Cameroon,... 2008-06-30

BMI View: The encroachment of rebel and anti-state militia activity in neighbouring countries is an increasingly significant risk to Cameroon's own security, particularly its oilfields,... 2008-04-18

BMI View: Anti-France rhetoric from Gabon has been intensifying following France's announced intention to reconsider its historic alliances with African nations. We believe France... 2008-04-04

Substantial oil discoveries in the Gulf of Guinea would provide a boost to Cameroon's oil industry and real economy, yet would likely put pressures on political stability in the region.

BMI View: A House of Representatives investigation into wasted power sector investment funds, along with independent investigations from presidential committees, has shed light... 2008-04-03