West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Gunmen kill at least 100 people in Nigeria’s Benue state, Amnesty International says
At least 100 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen on a village in Nigeria's central Benue state,...
Read moreDetailsBurkina Faso completes nationalisation of five gold mining assets
Burkina Faso has completed the transfer of five gold mining assets to the country's state-owned miner, according to a decree...
Read moreDetailsAmílcar Cabral (1924-): Agricultural engineer and leader of the liberation movement in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde
Amílcar Cabral is considered one of the most prominent African revolutionary leaders and thinkers of the 20th century and a...
Read moreDetailsAmadou Hampâté Bâ (1901-1991): Guardian of Africa’s Memory and “Codifier of the Spoken Word”
Amadou Hampâté Bâ's name stands out as an exceptional figure in African literature and the global intellectual landscape. Described as...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s orientation agency says petrol subsidy removal yields $84bn gain, 40 roads
The Nigerian Government says that the removal of the petrol subsidy by President Bola Tinubu ended a historic financial drain...
Read moreDetailsTogo’s president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule
Togo's President Faure Gnassingbé is facing growing pressure following a government clampdown on protests calling for his resignation over recent...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s $5 billion oil-backed loan from Aramco delayed by oil price drop, say sources
Nigeria and Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco are struggling to reach an agreement on a record $5 billion oil-backed loan...
Read moreDetailsIvory Coast former minister Billon seeks to lead opposition in October vote
Ivory Coast's former trade minister Jean-Louis Billon said he is seeking to represent the opposition PDCI party in October's presidential...
Read moreDetailsRussia says plan to boost role in Africa includes ‘sensitive’ security ties
Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in "sensitive areas" such as defence and security, the Kremlin...
Read moreDetailsThe Bariba people of West Africa
The Bariba people, also known as Baruba, Borgu, Borgawa, or Wasangari, are an ethnic group with a rich cultural legacy...
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