West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Ahmadu Bello (1910-1966): Nigerian statesman
Sir Ahmadu Bello stands out as a political figure who helped define modern Nigeria. As the first Premier of the...
Read moreDetailsTaï National Park, Côte d’Ivoire
The Ivorian Office of Parks and Reserves (OIPR) manages the park in collaboration with international non-governmental organisations and scientific funding...
Read moreDetailsNigerian forces rescue 308 kidnap victims, presidency says
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states, in what President...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s Dangote refinery aims to raise $5 billion with October listing, source says
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery is set for Africa's biggest ever market listing as it seeks to raise about $5 billion...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved pay rises of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, the presidency...
Read moreDetailsNigeria approves $4.5 billion refinancing of NNPC oil-backed facility
Nigeria's National Economic Council on Monday approved the refinancing of NNPC Limited's $3.3 billion oil-backed pre-export finance facility through a...
Read moreDetailsAfDB approves $35 million to boost Senegal’s public finance management
The African Development Bank has approved 20 billion CFA francs ($35.4 million) in financing to help Senegal strengthen its public...
Read moreDetailsGhana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods
The Economic Community of West African States is expected to donate $250,000 to the to Ghana in the wake of...
Read moreDetails30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme
Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s NNPC issues another tender to sell Cawthorne crude
Nigeria's state-owned oil company NNPC issued further tenders to sell a cargo of its newest crude oil grade Cawthorne in...
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