West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Samori Touré (1830-1900): Military leader and founder of Wassoulou Empire
Samori Touré, who lived from 1830 to 1900, is considered one of the greatest military and political leaders in 19th-century...
Read moreDetailsGhana’s ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta detained by US immigration authorities
Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori Atta has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer said late on Wednesday. Ofori-Atta,...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s anti-graft agency to probe ex-oil regulator despite Dangote dropping petition
Nigeria's anti-graft agency will press ahead with a probe into the former head of the downstream oil regulator, even after...
Read moreDetailsW-Arly-Pendjari Complex, the West African wildlife sanctuary
The W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, commonly known as the WAP, is the largest and most important protected ecosystem in West Africa. Spanning...
Read moreDetailsNigerian court grants bail to ex-justice minister Malami, trial to start in February
A Nigerian court on Wednesday granted bail to former attorney-general and minister of justice Abubakar Malami, held for a month...
Read moreDetailsNigeria: “Tinubunomics” not designed for instant abundance – Budget Office
The Director-General of Nigeria’s Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Tanimu Yakubu, says that President Tinubu’s economic reforms, popularly known...
Read moreDetailsECOWAS urges respect for Venezuela’s independence after US operation
The Economic Community of West African States has expressed concern over the situation in Venezuela, after the United States captured its...
Read moreDetailsNigeria: Death toll rises to 50 in Niger state market attack
The death toll from an armed attack on a market in Nigeria’s Niger state has risen to 50, according to local reports....
Read moreDetailsGuinea’s top court validates Doumbouya’s landslide vote win
Guinea's Supreme Court has validated results showing a landslide election win for coup leader Mamady Doumbouya, clearing the way for...
Read moreDetailsRoyal Court of Tiébélé, Burkina Faso
The Royal Court of Tiébélé, located in southern Burkina Faso near the border with Ghana, is one of the most...
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