
Nigeria may face more severe electricity shortages in the coming weeks as natural gas supply to power plants declines. Most of the electricity...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 13, 2026Authorities in Ghana have officially opened applications for licences allowing businesses and individuals to cultivate, process and manage cannabis for industrial and medicinal...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 13, 2026The government of Ghana is working toward a visa waiver agreement with South Korea as part of a broader effort to strengthen diplomatic...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 13, 2026Some countries may decline to accept several ambassadors recently nominated by the government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to diplomatic sources. The Nigerian...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 12, 2026The transitional government of Mali has launched a new national body aimed at strengthening peace and reconciliation efforts across the country. President Assimi...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 12, 2026Tensions are rising along the border between Liberia and Guinea after reports that Guinean soldiers crossed into Liberian territory in Lofa County and...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 12, 2026Around the globe, discussions about traditional foods are becoming more vibrant as people examine their health, safety, and environmental effects. However, scholars argue...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 12, 2026The government of Ghana is pushing forward with a new gold royalty regime designed to increase state revenue from the country’s booming mining...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 11, 2026The United States government has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and schools in Nigeria. The...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 10, 2026The government of Niger has taken firm action against several mining and energy companies, terminating agreements and refusing to renew exploration permits over...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 9, 2026Ghana is pushing for deeper trade and investment cooperation with Nigeria as both countries look to expand economic opportunities across West Africa. Officials...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 9, 2026Ghana and Malawi have agreed to strengthen cooperation in digital technology development following high-level discussions held during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona....
ByWest Africa WeeklyMarch 9, 2026