Welcome to our live blog covering the latest from across Africa. Follow real-time updates on political transitions, security ...

West Africa remains one of the poorest regions in the world. According to the World Bank, over 30 per cent of the population ...

A NEW initiative uses artificial intelligence and data science to help transform food production in West Africa, where ...

The military-led governments of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso plan to channel part of their revenues into a new investment ...

The insecurity plaguing West Africa is no longer France's concern, its state minister for ties with Francophone countries and ...

Currently, Ghana is the number one gold producer, number three manganese producer and number three bauxite producer in Africa ...

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will seek a fourth term in office, a move critics fear signals a return to authoritarian-style leadership in a region already grappling with ...

The shellfish are a crucial part of Gambia’s economy and diet – it is an industry powered almost entirely by women ...

Singapore's trade partnership with West Africa has caused an 85 percent increase to $7.47 billionin 2024 causing job creation in Nigeria ...

Many parts of West Africa are affected by cross-border terrorism, organised crime and localised conflicts between ...

An estimated 80,000 children are at severe risk of cholera as heavy rains sweep across West and Central Africa, exacerbating ...

Resolute Mining’s gold production in West Africa fell 9% in H1 2025, totaling 151,460 ounces versus 167,140 ounces in H1 2024. The Syama mine experienced weaker ore production in Q2, while the Mako ...