Browsing: West Africa
OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO — The military juntas of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their coordinated withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). In…
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria has deported 102 foreigners, including 60 Chinese nationals and 39 Filipinos, who were convicted of “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud,” the country’s…
ACCRA, Ghana — The government of Ghana has given satellite broadcaster DStv a firm deadline of Thursday to lower its subscription fees or face the…
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has deployed additional soldiers to a northeastern region grappling with a protracted chieftaincy conflict, which has recently fueled violence, including attacks…
ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic, his family announced. The nation’s…
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — As gold prices soar to historic highs in 2025, investors across the globe are pouring money into the precious metal, viewing…
ABUJA, Nigeria — Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened on Sunday in the Nigerian capital, candidly acknowledging the severe challenges…
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been placed on Interpol’s red notice list, facing allegations of utilizing public office for personal gain.…
OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a new report stating that at least 130 civilians were killed in March by Burkina Faso…
LOMÉ, TOGO — Faure Gnassingbé, the leader of Togo, has been inaugurated as “President of the Council of Ministers,” a newly created position that grants him…