West Africa has seen a dramatic drop in large-scale civil wars since the new millennium, marking a key stabilization milestone. However, new threats like election violence, ethno-national conflicts, drug trafficking, piracy, and extremism are rising. Rapid extractive industry growth heightens conflict risks from community grievances and corruption. Urgent needs include security sector reform, youth education, migrant management, and rule of law improvements.
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