West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Liberia president pardons ex-minister over corruption
Liberia's President George Weah has pardoned ex-defence minister, Brownie Samukai, who was sentenced to a prison term by the Supreme...
Read moreDetailsBenin: President Talon inaugurates exhibition with returned artworks
The President of Benin, Patrice Talon, inaugurated an exhibition on Saturday showcasing 26 royal treasures returned by France last November....
Read moreDetailsU.S. begins counter-terrorism training in Africa amid upheaval
The United States' yearly counter-terrorism training program for African forces began on Sunday in Ivory Coast at a time of...
Read moreDetailsNiger President says Western exit from Mali creates border risk
President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger has said his country will welcome the Western forces pulling out of neighbouring Mali. In...
Read moreDetailsU.S. halts nearly $160 million aid to Burkina Faso
The United States has halted nearly $160 million in U.S. aid to Burkina Faso after determining the January ouster of...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s looted Benin bronzes returned, more than a century later
Two Benin bronzes have been returned to a traditional palace in Nigeria, more than a century after they were pillaged by British...
Read moreDetailsBioNTech to ship “BioNTainers” to Africa
Germany's BioNTech, which together with Pfizer developed the first mRNA vaccine against the coronavirus, unveiled mobile vaccine production units housed...
Read moreDetailsBurkina Faso coup leader talks tough at inauguration, promised to deal with insecurity
Burkina Faso’s coup leader Paul-Henri Damiba has promised to deal with the mounting insecurity after being inaugurated as the country’s...
Read moreDetailsFrance and allies to witdraw troops from Mali after nine years
France and its allies in an international force will withdraw their troops from Mali after almost a decade, President Emmanuel...
Read moreDetailsBurkina Faso to swear in junta leader, Damiba as president
Burkina Faso military leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is due to be sworn in as the country’s president, just over two...
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