West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Senegal unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday unveiled a new economic recovery plan for Senegal, pledging to finance 90% of the...
Read moreDetailsMali ex-prime minister to stand trial over social media post, lawyer says
A Malian court has detained and charged former Prime Minister Moussa Mara over a social media post criticising shrinking democratic...
Read moreDetailsNigerian nurses end strike following deal with government
Nurses in Nigeria's public hospitals suspended their seven-day "warning strike" on Saturday after reaching an agreement with the government over...
Read moreDetailsKoro people of Nigeria
The Koro, Jijili, or Megili people live in Nigeria. Their major language is Lijili. In colonial records, the Jijili of...
Read moreDetailsBurkina Faso demands justice after influencer Alino Faso dies in Ivorian custody
Burkina Faso is demanding answers following the death of influencer Alain Traoré, known as Alino Faso, while in custody in...
Read moreDetailsNigerian nurses strike for pay and staffing as talks collapse
Nurses in Nigeria's public hospitals began a seven-day "warning" strike on Wednesday, demanding improved remuneration, better working conditions and increased...
Read moreDetailsIvory Coast President Ouattara in pole position for fourth term
A U.S.-trained economist whose resume includes stints as governor of the West African central bank (BCEAO) and deputy managing director...
Read moreDetailsAl Qaeda affiliate has killed dozens of civilians in Togo this year, minister says
A group affiliated with Al Qaeda has killed dozens of civilians and eight soldiers so far this year in Togo,...
Read moreDetailsIvory Coast president Ouattara to run for fourth term in October election
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday he will run for a fourth term in the West African nation's...
Read moreDetailsNigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages despite receiving ransom
In northwestern Nigeria, tragedy has struck again. Bandits in Zamfara State have killed 33 people they kidnapped in February despite...
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