The Latest Breaking News from West Africa

Mali embraces solar power for rural areas but the challenges are still vast

A solar power plant in this rural corner of Mali has jolted a village to life and awakened dreams of steady power in this West African nation

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Niger’s junta leader is sworn in as president for a 5-year transition period under new law

Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transition period of five years under a new charter that replaces the West African nation’s constitution

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Cocoa Prices Slip on Beneficial Weather in West Africa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Tuesday closed down -84 (-1.04%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed down -128 (-2.03%). Cocoa prices settled moderately lower on Tuesday as favorable weather in West Africa aids pod developments and should boost yields for the upcoming mid-crop cocoa harvest. Cocoa...

Barchart · Mar 25, 2025

Turkey eyes opportunities in Africa as France withdraws its military presence

France's recent military withdrawals from the Sahel and West Africa are leaving a void that Turkey is keen to exploit, experts told RFI. But while Turkey is profiting from its position as a NATO member and experienced arms exporter, it needs to be careful not to overstretch itself in terms…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2025

France begins handing over military bases to Senegal

France has handed control of two military facilities to Senegal, beginning the formal process of withdrawing its military presence from the West African country amid its waning influence in the region

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

A West African mission sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve dispute leaves following president's threats

A political mission sent to Guinea-Bissau by West Africa’s regional bloc to resolve an electoral dispute has left the country

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

World’s largest insect faces extinction: how to save two species of Africa’s giant Goliath beetle

One of Africa’s giant beetles is just one step away from extinction. New research has found that one species of the enormous Goliath beetles has been almost wiped out by the west African cocoa industry and, to a lesser extent, by the international trade in dried insects. Luca Luiselli, a…

The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025

New Report Reveals Rise Of Deadly Synthetic Drug Kush

Learn about the rise of synthetic drug kush in West Africa and the urgent need for action against its deadly effects.

Top News · Feb 25, 2025

India bans drugs blamed for opioid crisis in West Africa

Aveo Pharmaceuticals is accused of illegally exporting banned combination of tapentadol and carisoprodol to Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

‘Desertification is our destiny’: How this ancient African city is being buried under Sahara sand

The ancient city of Chinguetti is succumbing to a sea of sand – Sam Metz discovers how its residents are dealing with concerns over the future

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025