The Latest Breaking News from West Africa

First monkeypox patient in the North East sent to the RVI as officials warn disease may be spreading in UK

Monkeypox is a viral condition usually associated with travel to West Africa but these patients haven't travelled to places where it is endemic

Chronicle Live · May 16, 2022

England reports case of rare monkeypox infection

A person in England has been diagnosed with a rare viral monkeypox infection thought to be linked to travel to West Africa, health authorities said on Saturday.

Reuters · May 7, 2022

Rare case of monkeypox confirmed in England

The disease, which is similar to smallpox, is usually found in central and West Africa

Evening Standard · May 7, 2022

Park rangers enter fray in West Africa's battle with militants

When a dozen suspected Islamist militants from a neighbouring country were spotted riding motorcycles through the W National Park in northern Benin armed with AK-47 assault rifles, park rangers snapped into action.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2022

Guinea and Burkina Faso juntas risk more sanctions over transition delays

Guinea's ruling junta on Monday signalled it might break a deadline to set out its plans to return to civilian rule, opening up the prospect of more sanctions from West Africa's political and economic bloc.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2022

Ivory Coast police seize record 2 tonnes of cocaine – worth $67m

Large cocaine seizures are rare but have become increasingly common along the West African Atlantic Coast.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022

Cameroon signs agreement with Russia in further boost to military ties

Cameroonian Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo has signed a military cooperation agreement in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Choigou, as Wagner mercenaries are boosting Russia's influence in West Africa.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 22, 2022

Coated in hope and penury: The story of Sierra Leone’s artisan miners

Artisanal miners in the West African state are struggling for crumbs in the $250m annual diamond industry.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2022

Facebook struggles as Russia steps up presence in unstable west Africa

Increasingly sophisticated efforts to influence opinion are making it harder to establish whether they breach Facebook’s policies

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2022

Chemical traces in ancient West African pots show a diet rich in plants

West African cuisine is known for its distinct ingredients and flavours, often including a diverse range of plant foods. A traditional meal comprises a starchy staple cooked in a pot, served with a sauce prepared from vegetables, fish or meat. It is often accompanied by pulses. Today, these starchy staples…

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2022