
Ghana is preparing to begin construction on what will become the country’s tallest bridge, a project backed by Japanese financing and technical expertise...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 23, 2026It rarely begins with soldiers. More often, it begins with a sentence, spoken casually, almost jokingly, by a powerful Western man who knows...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 21, 2026The Africa Cup of Nations final between hosts Morocco and Senegal ended with a trophy in Dakar, but left a host of unresolved...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 20, 2026When the New York Times published its investigation suggesting that claims from a little-known civil society actor in Onitsha helped shape Washington’s perception...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 19, 2026Mali’s President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, represented the country in Conakry on January 17, 2026, for the official inauguration of Guinea’s...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 19, 2026Senegal has emerged as the champions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, defeating hosts Morocco in a final that will be...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 19, 2026General Mamadi Doumbouya was officially sworn in as the president of Guinea this weekend, marking the end of a long military transition period...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJanuary 19, 2026The 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, 2026