News Muncher - category west african

1 week ago

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without a military government in power. In Senegal, a country bustling with French-owned businesses and nationals, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent announcement that France should shut down its military bases should have come as a surprise. Beverly Ochieng, a Dakar-based researcher with intelligence …

France Military Nigeria Countries French Ties President

2 weeks, 5 days ago

A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — An investigative journalist was abducted by men in security forces uniforms in Guinea’s capital, his wife and his lawyer told reporters Wednesday, as the military regime continues to tighten its grip on independent media. Guinea is one of a growing number of West African countries, including Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, where the military has taken power …

Military Men Guinea West African Kamara Diallo

3 weeks ago

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea

Associated Press

CONAKRY, Guinea — Chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people dead in the West African nation, officials and witnesses said Monday. AP AUDIO: Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say AP correspondent …

Nation Guinea West African Doumbouya Nzerekore Stadium Stampede

Macron's apology key step towards reconciliation between France and Senegal as Senegal honours victims of 1944 massacre

Firstpost

French troops have been ousted in recent years from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso after years of fighting Islamic extremists alongside regional troops. Earlier this week, Chad, one of the last countries in the region in which France had maintained a large military presence, ended a military cooperation agreement with Paris Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at …

France Military West Africa West African Paris Macron

Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

Associated Press

THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal — Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time. The 86-year-old has no way of knowing which grave belongs to his father, M’Bap Senghor, one of likely hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France …

France Military West Africa West French President African

3 weeks, 3 days ago

For first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French massacre

Deccan Chronicle

Dakar : French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for the first time recognised the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre in a letter addressed to the Senegalese authorities. Macron's move, on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the World War II killings in Thiaroye - a fishing village on the outskirts …

France West Africa West Macron West African Senegalese Faye

3 weeks, 3 days ago

For the first time, France’s Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French as massacre

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for the first time recognized the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre in a letter addressed to the Senegalese authorities. Macron’s move, on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the World War II killings in Thiaroye — a fishing village on the …

France West Africa West French Macron West African Senegal

1 month ago

PM Modi arrives in Nigeria, receives grand welcome by Indian diaspora on historic visit | WATCH

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Sunday as part of a three-nation tour. Invited by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon landing at Abuja airport. PM Modi welcomed by Indian diaspora Meanwhile, members of the Indian community in Nigeria also gathered at the airport to extend a warm welcome, waving Indian …

Prime Nigeria Indian Welcome Indian Diaspora Minister Modi

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gunfire erupts near Guinea’s presidential palace; military locks down area

The Hindu

Shots were fired late Thursday near the presidential palace in Guinea ’s capital Conakry, and the army briefly locked down the city centre and evacuated it. Three assailants killed A diplomatic official close to Guinea's leader said that 11 dissident soldiers opened fire on the special forces around the presidential palace, but they were overpowered by the special forces. Col. …

Guinea West African

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain’s leader in Senegal concludes West Africa tour aimed at tackling irregular migration

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday to conclude his trip through three West African nations aimed at tackling irregular migration to Spain’s Canary Islands. The agreements signed by Sánchez and Faye will promote “circular migration programs,” which are temporary job opportunities in Spain for selected Senegalese workers, granting them …

Spain Migration West Africa Migrants Sánchez Spanish Gambia

3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Barcelona or die.’ For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent

Associated Press

THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal — Salamba Ndiaye was 22 when she first tried to get to Spain, dreaming of a career as a real estate agent. Ndiaye is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to leave the West African country each year to head to Spain, fleeing poverty and the lack of job opportunities. “Barsa wala Barsakh,” or “Barcelona or …

Europe Spain Fish West Africa West Spanish West African

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The ancient lore of the humble Nigerian yam

BBC

The ancient lore of the humble Nigerian yam Kate Jones Delicious, nutritious yam is revered by Nigerians worldwide in festivals and cultural rites. Christened with the playful moniker "the billionaire's chef" due to his clientele of prominent international figures, Erogbogbo has founded contemporary West African eateries across Nigeria and Los Angeles, but he has never forgotten the familiar, delicious comfort …

Traditional Served Onions Fresh West African Humble Nigerian Yam Dishes

4 months, 3 weeks ago

A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties

Al Jazeera

While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance. Niamey, Niger – “No talk of politics today,” Aissata* said to her teenage daughter on the way to her parents’ house for their traditional Sunday gathering in Niamey. Upon assuming power, the military pledged to put an end to what they labelled the “exploitation …

France Military Power Coup Country French Way

5 months ago

Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups across 5 continents

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — In a global operation targeting West African organized crime groups across five continents, police arrested 300 people, seized $3 million and blocked 720 bank accounts, Interpol said Tuesday. Operation Jackal III, which ran from 10 April to 3 July in 21 countries, aimed to fight online financial fraud and the West African syndicates behind it, the agency …

Crime West Africa Interpol West African Black Axe

5 months, 2 weeks ago

New Sahel bloc leaves West Africa more divided than ever

Hindustan Times

The creation of a Sahel confederation on Saturday plunged West Africa into an unprecedented crisis that could threaten the free movement of people and goods in the region. New Sahel bloc leaves West Africa more divided than ever Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali joined together to create the "Confederation of Sahel States" which will comprise some 72 million people. On …

Africa Region West Africa West Countries Burkina Faso West African

5 months, 2 weeks ago

West African leaders’ summit opens as coup-hit countries form alliance

Al Jazeera

The formation of Sahel alliance by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger overshadows ECOWAS summit, set to open in Abuja. A West African leaders’ summit has opened a day after the military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger forged a new alliance severing ties with the Economic Community of West African States. The ECOWAS summit is being hosted in the …

West Africa West Countries Alliance Burkina Faso Burkina Faso

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS

Al Jazeera

Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups. The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have hailed a newly signed treaty as a step “towards greater integration” between the three countries, in the latest showing of their shift away from traditional regional and Western allies. The signing …

Military States Leaders West Africa Countries Burkina Faso Burkina

5 months, 2 weeks ago

African agriculture thrives on Chinese tech, market access

China Daily

Staff members who work at the Nigerian Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center near Abuja, the capital of the West African country show rice seedlings to the camera, Sep 19, 2023. NAIROBI — At the Nigerian Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center near Abuja, capital of the West African country, Chinese agricultural experts have a daily routine of examining newly harvested rice. Transferring techniques …

Technology China Kenya Flower West African Juncao Market Access

6 months ago

Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began

Associated Press

ABUJA, Nigeria — A China-backed pipeline that would make Niger an oil-exporting country is being threatened by an internal security crisis and a diplomatic dispute with neighoring Benin, both as a result of last year’s coup that toppled the West African nation’s democratic government. It was designed to help the oil-rich but landlocked Niger achieve an almost fivefold increase in …

China Oil Coup Pipeline West African Niger Benin

7 months ago

Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senegal's new prime minister, who …

France West French West African Senegal Sonko

8 months ago

The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Region Trafficking West Africa West Drug Trafficking Bird Report

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bassirou Diomaye Faye | From prison to presidency

The Hindu

Democracy is not really one of the ethos of West Africa’s troubled Sahel region, but Senegal’s 2024 presidential election offers a glimmer of hope in a land marred by conflict and unrest. Initially selected as a proxy for Mr. Sonko, Mr. Faye’s popularity among the Senegalese was visible in his short but lively campaign before the elections. Mr. Faye’s election …

President West African Senegal Senegalese Faye Sonko Diomaye

9 months, 4 weeks ago

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions

Associated Press

ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS said Saturday that it is lifting travel and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing last year’s coup in the country in a new push for dialogue as it also renewed calls on three junta-led nations to rescind their decision to quit the regional bloc. The sanctions …

Sanctions Nigeria Coup West Africa West Countries West African

9 months, 4 weeks ago

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc

Al Jazeera

The West African regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. Speaking in his opening remarks at the start of the summit, ECOWAS chairman and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said the bloc “must re-examine our …

Sanctions West Africa Burkina Faso Summit Nigerian Guinea West African

Filters

Articles for West African

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea

Macron's apology key step towards reconciliation between France and Senegal as Senegal honours victims of 1944 massacre

Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

For first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French massacre

For the first time, France’s Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French as massacre

PM Modi arrives in Nigeria, receives grand welcome by Indian diaspora on historic visit | WATCH

Gunfire erupts near Guinea’s presidential palace; military locks down area

Spain’s leader in Senegal concludes West Africa tour aimed at tackling irregular migration

‘Barcelona or die.’ For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent

The ancient lore of the humble Nigerian yam

A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties

Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups across 5 continents

New Sahel bloc leaves West Africa more divided than ever

West African leaders’ summit opens as coup-hit countries form alliance

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS

African agriculture thrives on Chinese tech, market access

Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began

Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket

Bassirou Diomaye Faye | From prison to presidency

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc