West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Kremlin says Russian forces will stay in Mali as insurgents press attacks
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the military-led government battle insurgents as...
Read moreDetailsAmnesty urges Nigeria to investigate deaths in army-run camp, military says report baseless
Amnesty International called on Nigeria to investigate reports that at least 150 people, most of them children, had died in...
Read moreDetailsBurkina Faso ups security after Mali attacks
The ruling junta in Burkina Faso has tightened security in the capital Ouagadougou in the wake of coordinated attacks in its...
Read moreDetailsNigerian troops kill 18 terrorists in northeast operations, military says
Nigerian troops killed at least 18 Islamist terrorists and destroyed several insurgent enclaves in coordinated operations across Borno state, the...
Read moreDetailsMali leader says situation under control in first speech since attacks; France urges citizens to leave ‘as soon as possible’
The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, on Tuesday made his first public appearance since insurgents launched coordinated attacks...
Read moreDetailsGhana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest...
Read moreDetailsRussia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties
Russia said on Tuesday it was important to quickly restore peace and stability in Mali where its forces are helping...
Read moreDetailsNigeria caps jet fuel prices to avert airline disruptions
Nigeria's government is capping jet fuel prices and allowing airlines to buy supplies on credit, according to a government document...
Read moreDetailsICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu terrorist who imposed sharia law
More than 65,000 victims of a Malian Islamist who was a key figure in the police force that imposed sharia...
Read moreDetailsGhana military convoy attack kills three civilians, seven assailants
A Ghanaian military convoy protecting 140 civilians came under fire in the northern town of Binduri on Monday, resulting in...
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