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Keywords: West Africa
The Malian Armed Forces have reported targeting a group of suspected militants in the Ouagadou Forest in southwestern Mali, as military operations continue to strengthen security across the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said the operation was conducted......
The World Bank has revised its economic growth projections for Nigeria upward, forecasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3% in 2026 and an average rate of 4.4% through 2028. The updated outlook, published in the institution’s latest half-yearly economic report on the West African country,......
ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 24 people, including eight soldiers and a police officer, were killed in two separate attacks in Nigeria over the weekend, according to residents and humanitarian sources cited by Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Monday. The incidents highlight persistent security threats......
Morocco’s banking sector continues to expand its presence in Africa, with Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) maintaining sixth place in the continent’s 2026 banking ranking and Bank of Africa advancing to ninth, according to figures published by African Business. The results highlight the scale......
Airbus is preparing to expand its industrial presence in Morocco with plans for a third manufacturing facility and a dedicated helicopter maintenance centre, a move that could strengthen the Kingdom’s position in the global aerospace supply chain and extend its role in aviation services across......
Senegal is moving to strengthen the foundations of its emerging gas economy, with the construction of a national transmission network designed to connect offshore gas resources with power generation facilities and industrial hubs across the country. At the heart of this effort is JESA, which is providing......
Senegal has recorded 248 confirmed cases of diphtheria and 11 deaths since the beginning of an outbreak, according to the latest figures released by the country’s Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. The data covers the period through October 4, 2026. The cases have been identified across 51......
Nigeria has earmarked the equivalent of $1 billion for its gas infrastructure arm, with part of the funding committed to the long-planned Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, according to the audited 2025 financial statements of NNPC Limited published on October 5, 2026. The 473.8 billion-naira facility was......
Former Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has announced that he intends to return to the country and contest the presidential election scheduled for December 6, marking a major development ahead of a vote expected to determine whether civilian rule will be restored after months of military-led......