West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Modibo Keïta (1915-1977): First President of Mali
Modibo Keita is considered a pivotal figure in the history of modern Mali as the first president of the republic...
Read moreDetailsNigeria launches 2025 oil licensing round, offers 50 blocks
Nigeria’s upstream regulator on Monday announced the start of its 2025 oil licensing round, offering 50 blocks for bidding as...
Read moreDetailsGuinea-Bissau military rulers ban protests ahead of ECOWAS visit
Guinea-Bissau's military rulers have banned protests and strikes as they tighten control ahead of a high-level visit by West Africa's...
Read moreDetailsMandara Mountains, Northern Cameroon and Nigeria
The Mandara Mountains are one of the most prominent geographical and human landmarks in West and Central Africa, stretching as...
Read moreDetailsGuinea-Bissau opposition accuses president of faking coup to retain power
Guinea-Bissau main opposition candidate has accused deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of faking a coup to retain power. Fernando Dias...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered the army and police to recruit thousands...
Read moreDetailsGeneral sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader in swift coup after disputed vote
Guinea-Bissau’s military said it installed General Horta Nta Na Man as transitional president on Thursday, a day after soldiers toppled...
Read moreDetailsSenegal announces improved debt figure with rebased GDP
Senegal has announced a recalculated gross domestic product resulting in improved debt metrics, a move the finance ministry has described...
Read moreDetailsGuinea-Bissau: Incumbent, main challenger both claim victory in presidential race
The two leading candidates in Guinea-Bissau's presidential have declared victory even as the country awaits official results. The camp of...
Read moreDetailsBarrick resolves dispute with Mali government over Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex
Canadian miner Barrick Mining has reached an agreement with Mali's government to resolve all their disputes over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex since...
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