West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
South Africa arrests activist Kemi Seba, wanted by Benin for ‘inciting rebellion’
South African police said they have arrested prominent pan‑African and pro-Russian activist Kemi Seba who is wanted by authorities in...
Read moreDetailsNigeria orders probe and defends deadly airstrike in insurgent-held Jilli
Nigeria has ordered a full and independent investigation into a military airstrike on a market that left at least 200 people...
Read moreDetailsNigeria to cut import duties on food, vehicles to curb inflation
Nigeria will slash import duties on food, vehicles and industrial inputs from July 1, the presidency said on Tuesday, as...
Read moreDetailsWadagni claims landslide victory in Benin presidential vote
Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive win in Benin’s presidential election, taking 94 percent of the vote according to provisional...
Read moreDetailsTogo to ask UN member states to use map showing Africa’s true size
Togo will ask United Nations member states to adopt a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of...
Read moreDetailsNigeria police arrest 33-member gang over Kwara church abductions
Nigerian police have arrested a 33-member gang over a November attack in which 38 people were abducted from a church in central...
Read moreDetailsNigeria seeks IMF, World Bank support as Iran shock hits reforms
Nigeria will seek stronger international financial support at this week's IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings as the Iran war lifts fuel costs at home and...
Read moreDetailsGhana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations
Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic...
Read moreDetailsBenin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win
Benin's finance minister Romuald Wadagni was expected to coast to victory in a presidential election on Sunday, buoyed by strong...
Read moreDetailsCAF president Patrice Motsepe visits Dakar in wake of Africa Cup title drama
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Wednesday that he was visiting Senegal's capital Dakar to...
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