Africa RegionalPULSE: 20 DEC 2024

Report Summary

This report analyzes critical developments in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on security, political, and socio-economic dynamics. In Mali, recent terrorist attacks underline persistent instability and the challenges posed by the military junta’s delayed transition to civilian rule. Similarly, Chad faces electoral tensions as its commission seeks military support to ensure security during upcoming elections. Cameroon continues to combat the threat of Boko Haram, with recent military successes highlighting both the resilience and ongoing security challenges in the Lake Chad Basin.

Somalia and Ethiopia’s Ankara Declaration marks a significant step toward resolving long-standing disputes, though Somalia’s internal political dynamics in Jubaland remain volatile. Meanwhile, Kenya contends with its worst drought in decades, severely impacting livelihoods dependent on agriculture, alongside strides in energy connectivity through the Kenya-Tanzania Power Interconnection Project.

Economically, Senegal advances vaccine production with international backing, while Guinea navigates pressure for democratic elections amid corruption concerns. The challenges of governance and economic reforms persist across the region, as seen in Uganda’s intensifying crackdowns on dissent and controversial legal practices. These developments underscore Sub-Saharan Africa’s complex landscape, with overlapping crises requiring strategic, coordinated responses to foster governance, economic resilience, and security for sustained regional progress.