What We Monitor

Six themes shape our analysis

WACSM structures its monitoring and reporting around the issues most likely to shape peace, conflict and security outcomes across West Africa.

Tracking mediation efforts and diplomatic engagement aimed at preventing escalation before it happens.

Monitoring electoral processes and political transitions, and the risks associated with them.

Assessing governance quality, institutional resilience and accountability across the region.

Following the role of regional and international institutions in shaping outcomes in West Africa.

Examining cross-border collaboration on security, trade and humanitarian issues.

Analysing the evolution of militant threats and their impact on civilians and institutions.

See these themes in our reporting

Browse WACSM's intelligence library to see how these themes are tracked in practice.