Tag: West Africa
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๐ง๐ฏ BREAKING: Soldiers Announce Overthrow of Government in Benin, Gunfire Reported in Cotonou
Cotonou, Benin โ In a sudden and destabilizing development, a faction of soldiers in Benin announced the overthrow of President Patrice Talon in a televised address today. The announcement plunges the West African nation, often hailed as a bastion of democracy and stability in the region, into profound uncertainty. According to the broadcast on national…
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Sand Smuggling Plagues West Africa, Fueling Crime and Environmental Crisis
A silent crisis, unfolding in the rivers and on the coasts of West Africa, is fueling transnational crime and devastating communities: the illegal smuggling of sand. While often overlooked, sand is the second most exploited resource in the world after water, and unprecedented demand is driving a lucrative black market. Recent international operations reveal that…
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๐จ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฑ Inside a thriving Chinatown neighborhood in the heart of West Africa
Chinese migrants have created a lively community in the Malian capital of Bamako, but the advance of Islamist militants has some questioning their future there. BAMAKO, Mali โ Drive through downtown in this West African capital, past traditional markets and mosques, and you arrive, unexpectedly, in a neighborhood with bubble tea shops and Chinese boutiques,…
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๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Hits Milestone, Production Now Exceeds National Fuel Demand
In a historic leap towards energy self-sufficiency, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigeria’s flagship mega-project, has officially announced that its fuel production has surpassed the entire country’s daily consumption needs. This landmark achievement signals a transformative shift not just for Nigeria’s economy, but for the entire West African energy landscape. According to a statement from Dangote…
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๐ฒ๐ฑMali Cements Lithium Leadership with Inauguration of Second Major Mine
BAMAKO, Mali โ In a significant stride for its mining sector, Mali has officially inaugurated its second industrial-scale lithium mine, a move that firmly places the West African nation on the map as a major supplier of a metal critical to the global clean energy revolution. The inauguration ceremony for the Lithium Mines of Bougouni…
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๐ณ๐ช American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger’s Capital, Heightening Security Concerns
NIAMEY, Niger โ In a brazen attack that underscores the spreading insecurity in West Africa’s Sahel region, American missionary Kevin Rideout was kidnapped by armed assailants in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger, according to local sources. The abduction occurred last night, with preliminary reports indicating that a group of unknown armed men…
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๐ง๐ซ Jihadist Assault in Burkina Faso: Militants Kill Soldiers in Pensa Attack
PENSA, Burkina Faso โ In a stark reminder of the persistent security crisis in the Sahel, militants from the Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), launched a deadly assault on the settlement of Pensa. According to local sources, the attack resulted in the killing of several personnel from the Burkina Faso Armed Forces.…
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๐ฑ๐ท A New Beacon on the Skyline: A First Look at Liberia’s Proposed CDC Global Headquarters
Congo Town, Monrovia โ In a move that signals both political ambition and a vision for the future, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has offered an exclusive first glimpse into the plans for its proposed Global Headquarters. The landmark project, set to rise in the bustling suburb of Congo Town, is being framed not…
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๐จ๐ฎ Uber’s Exit from Ivory Coast: Reshaping Abidjan’s Ride-Hailing Landscape
Uber’s Surprise Departure from West African Market In a move that surprised both users and industry observers, Uber officially ceased operations in Cรดte d’Ivoire on September 24, 2025, marking the complete withdrawal of the ride-hailing giant from its first African market after six years of operation. The company, which had launched in Abidjan in December…
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๐ฌ๐ณ Guineaโs Cash Crisis: Traders Count Losses as Economy Grinds to a Halt
CONAKRY, Guinea โ A severe liquidity crisis is gripping Guinea, paralyzing commerce and leaving traders and ordinary citizens unable to access their own money. The acute cash shortage has sparked widespread frustration and economic anxiety, with long, snaking lines outside banks becoming a common sight across the country. For weeks, businesses have been struggling to…
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