West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Nigeria military helicopter crashes with 32 aboard, rescue operations ongoing
A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members crashed near a naval base in southwestern Ondo State...
Read moreDetailsNigeria says domestic gas supply surpasses 2 billion cubic feet per day, eyes further growth
Nigeria's domestic gas supply has crossed 2 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d), as the government pushes to expand supplies...
Read moreDetailsGhana bill would give state special share rights in mining firms, draft shows
Ghana's draft mining bill would allow the mines minister to require mining companies to issue the state a free special...
Read moreDetailsAfrica’s mineral strength is wasted if countries don’t work together – new report
Green technologies are mineral-intensive: electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and grids need cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese, graphite and...
Read moreDetailsOperation Dougoukoloko: Mali military say 50 militants killed
Mali’s Armed Forces (FAMa) said they killed at least 50 members of armed terrorist groups, including several commanders, during strikes...
Read moreDetailsNiger signs deal with Australian group to relaunch uranium project
Niger's government said Wednesday it has signed a new agreement with the Madaouela Mining Company (MAMICO) to relaunch a uranium...
Read moreDetailsEthiopia, Djibouti, and Dangote to build $660m petroleum pipeline
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote said he is helping to fund a new $660 million refined petroleum product pipeline between Ethiopia...
Read moreDetailsWestern countries increase support for slavery reparations, Ghana says
Ghana, which has led a campaign for reparations for the nearly four-century-long trans-Atlantic slave trade, said on Wednesday that support...
Read moreDetailsNigeria, US sign agreement to boost mining investment
Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at deepening US investment in the West African country's...
Read moreDetailsGhana to focus on rebuilding reserves as gold exports pause
Ghana's central bank will prioritise rebuilding foreign exchange reserves in the coming months as it navigates a weaker current account,...
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