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A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Jokowi Visits Beijing, Macron Visits Sub-Saharan Africa

2020 Second-Quarter Forecast

Covering an area that spans the entire width of the continent beginning at the Sahara Desert and ending at the southernmost tip of South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa is home to countless cultures, languages, religions, plants, animals and natural resources.

Sub-Saharan Africa

<p>Sub-Saharan Africa is a study in diversity. Covering an area that spans the entire width of the continent beginning at the Sahara Desert and ending at the southernmost tip of South Africa, the region is home to countless cultures, languages, religions, plants, animals and natural resources. It&rsquo;s no surprise that it captured the imagination of Europe&rsquo;s earliest explorers &mdash; and that it continues to capture the imagination of current world powers eager to exploit it. And yet despite the region&rsquo;s diversity, Sub-Saharan African countries have common challenges &mdash; transnational terrorism, rapid population growth, endemic poverty and corruption &mdash; that prevent them from capitalizing on their economic potential. The coming years will be critical for the region, especially as its political institutions mature in a rapidly globalizing world.</p>

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The Jihadist Wars

The Suitors of Sub-Saharan Africa

France’s intelligence chief, Bernard Emie, said he believes al Qaeda leaders in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam Muslimeen (JNIM) and other affiliate groups met in central Mali to plan an expansion of their operations toward countries on the Gulf of Guinea, Le Figaro reported Feb. 1. 

West Africa: Al Qaeda Is Expanding Operations in Benin and Ivory Coast, Says French Intelligence Chief

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An attack by armed assailants on a police station in Benin near the border with Burkina Faso killed one officer and injured another, AFP reported Feb. 9. 

Benin: Armed Assault Targets Police Station Near Burkina Faso Border

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will host a regional security summit beginning May 14 in the country's capital of Abuja, This Day Live reported May 10. 

Nigeria: President Will Host Upcoming Regional Security Summit

With official results in Benin's presidential election set to be announced March 21, the country's outgoing prime minister, Lionel Zinsou, has acknowledged losing to businessman Patrice Talon, Africa News reported March 21

Benin: Businessman Set To Win Presidency

Voters in Benin cast ballots March 20 in a runoff presidential election, Reuters reported.

Benin: Runoff Presidential Election Begins

Benin's general elections opened March 6, with 33 candidates competing to become president, BBC reported.

Benin: General Elections Begin

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After two weeks of negotiations, representatives of nearly 200 countries have approved the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the extent of climate change in the coming decades, The Telegraph reported Dec. 12.

France: Delegates Approve Paris Climate Change Deal

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At a June 11 meeting of Lake Chad nations, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari rejected a plan to rotate leadership of joint operations against Boko Haram on a six-month basis between Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad and Benin, Premium Times reported.

Nigeria: President Rejects Shared Command Against Boko Haram

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The Niger River Basin

Commodities: A Cautionary Tale

The region's natural geographic advantages have sustained several empires throughout history. But they can't overcome its longstanding problems. 

The Niger River Basin: Supporting West Africa's Empires 

Nigeria: Obstacles to Prosperity

SITUATION REPORTS

West Africa: Al Qaeda Is Expanding Operations in Benin and Ivory Coast, Says French Intelligence Chief

Benin: Armed Assault Targets Police Station Near Burkina Faso Border

Nigeria: President Will Host Upcoming Regional Security Summit

Benin: Businessman Set To Win Presidency

Benin: Runoff Presidential Election Begins

Benin: General Elections Begin

France: Delegates Approve Paris Climate Change Deal

Nigeria: President Rejects Shared Command Against Boko Haram

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