From Standard Bank’s stronger profits and South Africa’s improving economic momentum to Benin’s return to deflation and a renewed gold boom, several developments are signalling changing macro ...

Traditional chiefs gathered at Ivory Coast's main airport on Friday to welcome a "talking drum" looted over a century ago. This marks the first artefact returned to the West African nation by its ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has organised a three-day strategic workshop for security agencies in Benin Republic ...

The drop in inflation comes at a time when geopolitical tensions risk reigniting price pressures globally. The ongoing US–Israel conflict with Iran has pushed up global crude prices, raising concerns ...

Benin has approved a national food and nutrition strategy covering 2026–2030. The plan aims to turn national nutrition policy into concrete, funded programs. High levels of child malnutrition remain a ...

World Bank announces $137 million to boost West Africa digital economy Program expands broadband, aiming connect 5.2 million people Initiative supports digital skills training and 140 regional ...

The House urged the Federal Government to adopt a case-by-case verification mechanism to address confirmed instances of fraud.

Digital platforms are increasingly helping farmers in West Africa to improve market access, boost productivity and strengthen ...

Nigeria’s northwest and central border regions have become a hub for Sahelian militants, raising concerns about a widening insurgency corridor that could destabilise the region.

A scramble for power in West Africa kicked off 24 hours of gunbattles, betrayal, kidnapping and superstition.

The entrance gate to the station was temporarily closed despite the large number of motorists waiting to buy fuel ...