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abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
West African leaders meet in Sierra Leone on regional cooperation
Leaders from West African countries gathered in Sierra Leone for an ECOWAS summit focused on security and political coordination. The meeting follows the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional bloc.
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deadline.comworld5 days ago
Photography Project Visualizes Climate Solutions for West African Coasts
A project in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria presents imagined images of coastal protection measures. It draws on three years of research and has been shown as a traveling exhibition. Semafor reported the details on July 15, 2026.
Yonhapfinance10 days ago
Four BRVM Stocks Rise Over Seven Days, Led by Ecobank's 36 Percent Gain
Four companies listed on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières recorded price increases between 5.32 percent and 36.17 percent over the past seven days. Ecobank Transnational Inc posted the largest advance, reaching 64 XOF per share.
ZeroHedgefinance11 days ago
Cocoa Futures Rise Toward $6,000 a Ton on West Africa Weather Concerns
Cocoa futures traded in New York have doubled since early March and approached levels last seen in late 2025. Weather data from Ivory Coast and Ghana show cooler temperatures and above-average rainfall that raise disease risks for the 2026/27 crop.
manilatimes.networld13 days ago
ECOWAS Chairman Visits Ghana After June 29 Floods
The chairman of the ECOWAS Authority met Ghana's president to express condolences following flooding that killed at least 13 people. The visit precedes a regional summit scheduled for mid-July.
uctoday.comworld13 days ago
Liberia Charges Five Over 200kg Cocaine Seizure at Monrovia Airport
Police discovered more than 200kg of cocaine falsely declared as seasoning cubes at the international airport in Monrovia on 8 June. Five suspects now face charges for transportation, possession, trafficking and conspiracy.
winnipegfreepress.comworld15 days ago
Mali Rebels Attack Army Bases and Prison in Coordinated Assaults
Tuareg rebels and Islamist groups struck multiple towns and cities in Mali on Saturday. The army said it regained control after the attacks, which followed a major offensive in late April.
abcnews.go.compolitics16 days ago
Rebel Groups Capture Soldiers and Sites in Coordinated Mali Offensive
FLA and JNIM forces launched simultaneous attacks across Mali on July 4, capturing soldiers near Anefis. An FLA spokesman confirmed an active push to seize the town.
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politics18 days ago
Floods in Côte d’Ivoire kill 59 since May amid regional rains
Flooding in Côte d’Ivoire has killed 59 people since May. Similar rains have caused deaths and damage in neighboring countries.
world19 days ago
Ivory Coast Flooding Kills 59 Since Mid-May
Heavy rains that began in mid-May have killed 59 people across Ivory Coast. Officials reported 10 deaths in Abidjan over two days and 20 deaths in the Attecoube neighborhood.
Abc Newspolitics20 days ago
Rights lawyers sue Ghana over third-country deportation deal with the U.S.
An international coalition of human rights lawyers filed suit against Ghana on Tuesday, alleging the government violated the rights of people deported from the U.S. under a third-country agreement. The case, brought at a regional West African court, covers 27 individuals among at…
tass.comworld27 days ago
United States Sanctions Lagos Man and Three Currency Bureaus for ISIS Financing
The United States sanctioned Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad and three Nigerian bureaux de change on June 23 for moving funds to ISIS. The designations target a network spanning France, Turkiye, Syria and Nigeria. AllAfrica reported the action under Executive Order 13224.
upi.compolitics28 days ago
Former Vice President Announces Independent Run for Gambia Presidency
Dr. Isatou Touray declared her candidacy as an independent candidate for Gambia's 2026 presidential election. She becomes the second former female vice president to enter the race.
techcentral.co.zaworld30 days ago
Border Area Between Two West African Countries Sees Rising Tensions
A news crew accompanied military forces into a high-risk border zone where armed groups have conducted incursions. Local residents reported fear amid the presence of militants and security operations.
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morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics31 days ago
Ivory Coast Army Begins Patrols on Burkina Faso Border After Negotiations
France 24 accompanied Ivorian troops after months of negotiations. The patrol followed repeated VDP crossings and territorial claims along the poorly defined frontier.
tass.comworld32 days ago
Niger Forces Repel JNIM Attack on Niamey Airport, Killing 22 Assailants; 13 Others Die
Thirty-five people died when gunmen struck Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey on Thursday. The attack is the second on the facility in less than five months.
The Independentpolitics38 days ago
Niger’s New Penal Code Criminalizes Same-Sex Acts and Same-Sex Marriage
The military junta introduced the measure this week, ending prior legal tolerance. The law also penalizes officiants, witnesses and organizers of same-sex marriages.
The Japan Timespolitics40 days ago
Ivorian journalists protest government effort to select union leader
Journalists in Ivory Coast have protested a government attempt to appoint a new head of their national union. The move comes as press conditions in the country remain more stable than in neighboring states but face regional pressures.
France 24politics44 days ago
Senegal’s Pastef Party Re-Elects Ousmane Sonko as Leader
Sonko won re-election as party leader days after his dismissal as prime minister and subsequent election as National Assembly speaker. The vote occurred amid a rift with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
France 24politics45 days ago
Mali Court Jails French Diplomatic Agent for 20 Years on Security Charges
A Bamako court handed down the sentence on Thursday for undermining state security. The ruling also included a fine and entry ban.
france24.comworld45 days ago
UN Official Reports Libya Weapons from 2011 Conflict Have Reached Extremist Groups in Sahel and Nigeria
Izumi Nakamitsu said arms looted after the 2011 Libya conflict have been traced to Niger, Burkina Faso and Nigeria and are now held by extremist groups.
Abc Newsworld46 days ago
Benin inaugurates Romuald Wadagni as president after Talon’s two terms
Romuald Wadagni took office after Patrice Talon completed two terms. The transition continues Benin’s record of democratic handovers that began in 1991.
upi.compolitics49 days ago
Senegal and Gambia Leaders Hold Closed-Door Talks in Banjul
The president of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for a one-day state visit. The two countries reviewed bilateral agreements and discussed regional security and economic cooperation.
manilatimes.netfinance52 days ago
Mining acquisition faces delays over Mali operations
A proposed $4 billion mining deal has encountered delays. The target company's largest operation is located in Mali, where authorities have detained foreign executives in recent years.
thesouthafrican.comworld55 days ago
Liberia Secures $36 Million Commitment for Rubber Processing Facilities
Liberia reached a $36 million investment agreement with Cambodia-based Mainland Group to build rubber processing plants and support smallholder farmers. The commitment was announced during Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah's visit to Cambodia.
citizen.co.zaworld56 days ago
Ghana Party Official Bars Reporter From Government Event
A Metro TV journalist was ordered to leave a May 19 project launch in Ghana's Upper East Region. The incident involved a constituency communications officer for the National Democratic Congress and drew subsequent online threats.
citizen.co.zapolitics68 days ago
Guinea Declares It Will Protect Disputed Solumba Border Area With Liberia
Guinea's representative to the ECOWAS Parliament stated that Guinea will protect the Solumba border area claimed by both countries. The declaration came during a May 12, 2026 debate after Liberia's delegation raised the issue of Guinean troops near the Makona River.
bbc.co.ukworld70 days ago
AU Commission Chairperson Holds Bilateral Meeting With Guinea’s President Doumbouya at Africa-France Summit
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met with H.E. General Mamady Doumbouya in Nairobi on 11 May 2026. The AU Commission chief reaffirmed support for Guinea's transition process and welcomed the country's engagement with neighbours. President Doumbouya commended the AU leadership and expres…
marketwatch.comfinance71 days ago
BRVM Stocks Rise for Third Week as Trading Volume Doubles
The BRVM composite index gained 0.5 percent during the week ended May 8 to close at 404.59 points. All four equity indices advanced while trading volumes more than doubled from the previous week. The exchange is now up 17 percent since the start of 2026.
america.cgtn.comworld72 days ago
Niger Suspends Nine French Media Outlets Citing National Security
Niger's media regulatory authority suspended nine French outlets late Friday, accusing them of endangering public order and undermining security forces. Reporters Without Borders condemned the move on Saturday, calling the charges fabricated and urging reversal. The suspensions a…
news24.comworld72 days ago
Nigeria and US Hold Security Talks in Washington
Nigeria's national security adviser met with U.S. officials including the vice president and secretary of state during a three-day visit from May 4 to 6, 2026. The discussions covered counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, regional stability in West Africa and the Sahel, and bil…
france24.comworld76 days ago
Boko Haram Attack Kills at Least 23 Chadian Soldiers in Lake Chad Region
Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a Chadian military post on the island of Barka Tolorom, killing at least 23 soldiers and injuring 26, according to the country's armed forces. The army repelled the assailants, killing a significant number of them. The incident marks a conti…
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france24.compolitics76 days agoUpdated
Mali's Goita Assumes Defence Minister Role After Predecessor Killed in Attacks
Mali's junta leader has taken over as defence minister following the killing of the previous minister in coordinated attacks by jihadist and separatist groups. The move comes amid ongoing security challenges, including a partial blockade on the capital. Regional alliances and joi…
france24.comworld82 days ago
Malian Forces Regain Control of Border Town from Islamic State-Linked Insurgents
Malian forces have reasserted control over a town on the Niger border after Islamic State-linked insurgents entered it this week. The development follows coordinated attacks, including one on a military base near the capital. The events highlight ongoing efforts to secure territo…
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citizen.co.zaworld84 days ago
UNICEF Official Warns of Humanitarian Needs for 7.5 Million Children in Central Sahel
A senior UNICEF official highlighted that nearly 7.5 million children in the Central Sahel region require urgent humanitarian aid following a visit to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The official noted ongoing violence, displacement, and service disruptions affecting the area. Gov…
Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)world85 days ago
Mali Government Confirms Death of Defense Chief General Sadio Camara
The government of Mali has confirmed that General Sadio Camara, the country's defense chief, was killed during an ongoing offensive by militant groups. The incident involved a vehicle-borne attack amid clashes with Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and the Azawad Liberation Fr…
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Mali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara Dies in Coordinated Attacks on Military Sites
Mali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara was killed amid coordinated attacks on military sites across the country. He was a central figure in the military government that seized power after coups in 2020 and 2021. Al Jazeera reported the incident, with operations involving Nu…
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French Special Forces Reportedly Involved in Combat Operations in Benin
French special forces are participating in combat missions against jihadists in northern Benin, according to multiple sources. This goes beyond the official role of training Beninese forces. The involvement follows a recent meeting between military leaders from France, Benin, and…
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Aurum Resources Reports Thick Gold Intercepts at Boundiali Project in Côte d’Ivoire
Aurum Resources announced new drilling results from its BDT2 deposit at the Boundiali project, including thick intercepts of gold mineralization. The results extend beyond the current resource boundaries and support resource expansion. The company plans to continue drilling and c…