West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Senegal’s President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko...
Read moreDetailsAfrica facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from ‘super’ El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African...
Read moreDetailsGermany vows support for Nigeria on security, seeks expanded economic ties
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin's commitment on Wednesday to supporting Nigeria on security as it battles militant groups,...
Read moreDetailsTrump praises Nigeria’s efforts against violence towards Christians
President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according to a letter released by Nigeria's...
Read moreDetailsECOWAS reaffirms plans to launch single currency in 2027
ECOWAS is forging ahead with plans for a single currency. The legal registration of the ECO trademark is progress, but...
Read moreDetailsWest African bloc calls for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader’s release
The West African bloc ECOWAS urged Guinea-Bissau's military-led government to unconditionally release all detained political figures, including opposition leader Domingos...
Read moreDetailsAI could lift Sub-Saharan Africa economy 4% if power, internet improve, IMF says
Artificial intelligence could boost Sub-Saharan Africa's economy by about 4% over the next decade with better electricity supply, internet access...
Read moreDetailsAfrica’s top health official asks US to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda
The head of Africa's top public health agency said he had written to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
Read moreDetailsAfrican entrepreneurs work in challenging environments, and others may benefit from the skills they have developed
When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that’s missing. Limited funding. Weak infrastructure. Poor...
Read moreDetailsSao Tome and Principe President Vila Nova wins second term, preliminary results show
Sao Tome and Principe President Carlos Vila Nova has won a second five-year term, according to preliminary results from the...
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