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UN Special Representative for West Africa - Mohamed Ibn Chambas

UN Special Representative for West Africa - Mohamed Ibn Chambas

The Interview vor 11 Jahren

How fragile is West Africa?

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West Africa has perhaps lulled outsiders into a false sense of
security. The regional economy has grown fast and key countries
like Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal have embraced democratic
transitions. But, the appearance of stability may be illusory.
Boko Haram's militant insurgency threatens not just Nigeria, but
neighbouring states. Poverty, corruption and repression are still
endemic. Stephen Sackur speaks to the UN's Special Representative
for West Africa Mohamed Ibn Chambas. How fragile is West Africa?

(Photo: Mohamed Ibn Chambas in conference, in Khartoum, 2014.
Credit: Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images)