Niger’s defense minister says the junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against rising extremist violence.

East African countries have plenty to offer Western miners in the coming years, notably the relative absence of strongarm tactics seen in parts of West Africa. That, along with East Africa’s deposits of critical minerals needed for the global energy transition, will make it an increasingly attractive option.

ICE NY cocoa (CCH25) today is up +92 (+0.80%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25) is up +118 (+1.28%). Cocoa prices today are climbing for the third consecutive session, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high and London cocoa posting a 1-month high.

Both women are targeting the luxury market. Unlike informally produced ogogoro, which is cheap and has not quite shed its illicit reputation, a bottle of Pedro’s costs at least £60 ($74). Ms Mensah’s rums,

A combination of population explosion, failure of governance and endemic poverty creates a perfect breeding ground for a jihadist state in west Africa.

The capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force have geopolitical implications for combating terrorism and threats of coups in west Africa.

Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs.

Currently, Africa contributes just 3 percent to the global GDP and 2 percent to the world’s manufacturing value-add

The total value of West Africa's regional BRVM stock exchange rose to 20.6 trillion CFA francs ($32 billion) in 2024, a record high, boosted by strong interest from investors, its general director told reporters on Thursday.

Landmark’s Onwuanibe has announced plans to establish leisure lifestyle destinations across West Africa, starting with historically significant locations like Enugu.

With performance, participation and people, cricket in Nigeria hopes to shape people, and their mindset and value system

By leveraging Equiano’s capacity, MainOne has fortified its network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity for its enterprise customers.