
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its call for a brief and inclusive political transition in Guinea-Bissau, stressing the...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 12, 2026The Confederation of Sahel States, known by its French acronym AES, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent armed operation carried out...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 8, 2026The first Council of Ministers of the year 2026 was held on Thursday, January 8, under the leadership of His Excellency Captain Ibrahim...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 8, 2026Ken Ofori-Atta, the former finance minister of Ghana, has been detained by United States immigration authorities over concerns about his legal status in...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 8, 2026Ghana has officially been named the host country for the 2026 African Athletics Championships. The event will take place at the University of...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 8, 2026Diplomatic relations between Benin and Niger have sharply deteriorated following a series of reciprocal expulsions and the suspension of embassy activities. Benin authorities...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 5, 2026As of early 2026, Western military activity has intensified across several resource-rich regions, reshaping global geopolitics in ways that are difficult to separate...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 4, 2026The image could not be starker. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, flown into New York under heavy guard, now sits in a federal cell...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 4, 2026The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces stands as one of the most significant and controversial military actions in...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 3, 2026Cape Verde has suspended its visa-on-arrival policy for nationals of 96 countries, introducing stricter entry requirements that mark a shift in its border...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 3, 2026A sustained rally in global gold prices has strengthened the currencies of Ghana and Zimbabwe, offering rare financial relief for both countries after...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 3, 2026Guinea’s military ruler, General Mamady Doumbouya, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election after securing 86.7 percent of the vote,...
ByWest Africa WeeklyDecember 31, 2025