West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Former Guinea president Alpha Conde released from house arrest
Guinea’s deposed president Alpha Conde has been released from house arrest and can receive visitors, including family members, the ruling military government...
Read moreDetailsMali gets more military equipment from Russia
Mali has received another batch of military equipment from Russia after the European Union suspended its military training programme with...
Read moreDetailsBurkina Faso mines chamber promises extra security
The president of Burkina Faso’s mines chamber said on Monday extra measures would be taken to increase security and help...
Read moreDetailsJoint West African force says more than 100 insurgents killed in recent weeks
A joint military force from Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon said on Sunday it had killed more than 100 Islamist insurgents,...
Read moreDetailsFormer Burkinabe ruling party backs authorities and calls for reconciliation
The party of former Burkinabe ruler Blaise Compaoré urged all citizens to support national reconciliation. In Ouagadougou, CDC leader Eddie...
Read moreDetailsTransitional authorities in Guinea say no election before general census
In Guinea, Mohamed Béavogui’s government announced Friday the return of constitutional order wouldn’t take place before a general census was...
Read moreDetailsUS approves major sale of weapons to Nigeria
The US has agreed to sell military equipment worth $997m (£763m) to Nigeria, including 12 attack helicopters and numerous Advanced...
Read moreDetailsIvorian Prime Minister, Patrick Achi resigns
The Ivorian Prime Minister, Patrick Achi, resigned. The head of government announced his resignation on Wednesday, April 13 at the...
Read moreDetailsEU looks to Nigeria for more gas supply
The European Union is strengthening relations with Nigeria as it seeks to diversify sources of its natural gas imports in...
Read moreDetailsEU ends part of Mali training mission, fearing Russian interference, top diplomat says
The European Union will halt part of its training of Mali's armed forces, the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said...
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