The parliamentary elections of October 2007, the first free Togolese elections since decades, were meant to correct at least partially the rigged presidential elections of 2005. Western donors considered it as a litmus test of despotic African regimes' propensity to change towards...

Cumbersome transit and customs procedures hinder trade and economic development. Ghana has modified several features of its transit system as part of efforts to improve road-based trade in West Africa. Since 2006 the country's transit reforms have cut the time to process and transport goods...

Economy integration among countries of the world is seen as a key to drive economic growth and development through favourable policies among members. The study examines the impact of a single currency on the economy of West Africa States. Findings show that gross domestic product growth rate,...