Mali Distributes Over CFA 18 Billion Mining Fund to Local Communities
The transitional president of Mali, Assimi Goïta, has handed over more than 18 billion CFA francs to municipalities across the country as part of the government’s local mining development fund....
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Burkina Faso Army Recaptures Towns Held by Militants for Seven Years
The armed forces of Burkina Faso say they have regained control of several towns that had been under militant control for years following...
Investigation Links Western Funding Networks and NGOs to African Conflict, Terror Financing, and Organised Crime
A transcontinental investigation has exposed an alleged web of Western-funded organisations and individuals linked to espionage, aid diversion, transnational crime, and the indirect...
Ghanaian Tomato Traders Attacked in Burkina Faso
Several Ghanaian tomato traders were attacked in Burkina Faso, raising fresh concerns about the safety of cross-border commerce in a region already struggling...
Liberia–Guinea Border Tensions Rise After Soldiers Cross Into Disputed Area
Tensions are rising along the border between Liberia and Guinea after reports that Guinean soldiers crossed into Liberian territory in Lofa County and...
Fire Destroys 140 Tonnes of Cotton in Western Burkina Faso
A major fire has destroyed more than 140 tonnes of cotton in western Burkina Faso, dealing a significant blow to dozens of farmers...
Gabon Suspends Social Media “Until Further Notice” Amid Rising Unrest
Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms nationwide, saying online content has fuelled division and threatened national stability. The...
From False Visa Promises to Drug Controversies, Tinubu Keeps Demarketing Nigeria on the Global Stage
The credibility of President Bola Tinubu’s government has plunged into crisis, both at home and abroad, as a pattern of debunked official claims,...
Tinubu’s Actions Signal A Colonial-Era Comeback As He Scraps Key National Traditions
The Tinubu regime has cancelled the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Anniversary of Independence on Wednesday, October 1. This...
Liberia–Guinea Border Tensions Rise After Soldiers Cross Into Disputed Area
Tensions are rising along the border between Liberia and Guinea after reports that Guinean soldiers crossed into Liberian territory in Lofa County and...
While the West consumes raw oysters and rare steak, African foods are still labelled as dangerous
Around the globe, discussions about traditional foods are becoming more vibrant as people examine their health, safety, and environmental effects. However, scholars argue...
Ghana Moves Ahead With New Gold Royalty System Despite Global Pressure
The government of Ghana is pushing forward with a new gold royalty regime designed to increase state revenue from the country’s booming mining...
U.S. Warns of Possible Terror Plot Targeting Embassy, Schools in Nigeria
The United States government has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and schools in Nigeria. The...
Niger Government Sanctions Mining Firms, Refuses Oil Permit Renewal
The government of Niger has taken firm action against several mining and energy companies, terminating agreements and refusing to renew exploration permits over...
Ghana Seeks Stronger Trade and Investment Relations With Nigeria
Ghana is pushing for deeper trade and investment cooperation with Nigeria as both countries look to expand economic opportunities across West Africa. Officials...
Ghana and Malawi Strengthen Digital Cooperation at Global Tech Summit
Ghana and Malawi have agreed to strengthen cooperation in digital technology development following high-level discussions held during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona....
ECOWAS Moves Forward With Plan for Single West African Currency
The Economic Community of West African States is continuing discussions aimed at introducing a common regional currency known as the Eco, despite years...
FIFA Confirms DR Congo Playoff Spot, Ending Nigeria’s World Cup Dream
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have come to an end after FIFA confirmed the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Ghanaians to Travel to St Kitts and Nevis Without Visa
Ghanaian citizens will soon be able to travel to the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis without requiring a visa after both...
For Bolé Festival, The Future Still Tastes Like Home
There is a unique energy in Port Harcourt every August and September. The smell of smoky plantains roasting over open flames fills the...
Babatunde Apalowo’s Next Nollywood Film, Londoner, Is Personal, but Its Questions Are Collective
Babatunde Apalowo has always been drawn to stories that feel intimate. His debut, All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and...
Nnamdi Kanaga’s “Water Girl” and the New Wave of Mythmaking in Nigerian Cinema
The crackle of a Montana winter seems worlds away from the humid whispers of Igbo folklore. Yet, in a Bozeman editing suite, filmmaker...
Exclusive: MI6, CIA-linked NGOs, Bill Gates Are Directly Writing Nigeria’s Security, Health, Food And Tax Laws
Foreign intelligence agencies and foreign organisations – including those tied to the CIA, Britain’s MI6, and US billionaire Bill Gates – are directly...
EXPOSED: US Embassy in Uganda Runs Clandestine Foreign Interference Program Targeting East African Journalists
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda is actively involved in Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) activities targeting audiences in East Africa....
Biyi Toluwalase Puts Story First in Every Nollywood Film He Edits
The editor behind Gangs of Lagos, Sista, and Makemation talks about invisible storytelling, creative trust, and why caring about the project is everything—often...
Why “The Fire and the Moth” Feels Like Taiwo Egunjobi’s Truest Story
Taiwo Egunjobi returns with “The Fire and the Moth,” a tense thriller we previewed after a private screening, delving into local lore and...
Hundeyin and Greenspan Win FOIA Suit as US Court Orders FBI, Other Federal Agencies To Release Unredacted Files on Tinubu’s Heroin Trafficking
West Africa Weekly’s EIC David Hundeyin and Aaron Greenspan of Plainsite have won the lawsuit [No. 23-1816 (BAH)] which they jointly instituted against...
Ghana, Nigeria and South Korea Deepen Energy and Agricultural Cooperation
A growing partnership between Ghana, Nigeria and South Korea is highlighting the potential of South South cooperation in energy and agricultural development. President...
Ivory Coast Considers Reforming Cocoa Marketing System as Global Supply Increases
The government of Ivory Coast is considering major reforms to its cocoa marketing system as the country grapples with excess supply and falling...
FIFA Considers Replacement Teams Following Iran World Cup Uncertainty
Global football governing body FIFA is reviewing contingency plans for the upcoming World Cup following uncertainty surrounding the participation of Iran. Reports indicate...
Nigeria Faces Risk of Worsening Electricity Shortages as Gas Supply Declines
Nigeria may face more severe electricity shortages in the coming weeks as natural gas supply to power plants declines. Most of the electricity...
Ghana Moves Forward With Regulated Cannabis Sector
Authorities in Ghana have officially opened applications for licences allowing businesses and individuals to cultivate, process and manage cannabis for industrial and medicinal...
Ghana and South Korea Move Toward Visa Waiver Deal to Deepen Cooperation
The government of Ghana is working toward a visa waiver agreement with South Korea as part of a broader effort to strengthen diplomatic...
