Tag: West Africa
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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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๐ฒ๐ฑ Al-Qaeda Affiliate Attacks Village Near Bamako, Heightening Security Concerns in Mali
On the morning of September 9, armed militants linked to Nusrat al-Islam wa-l-Muslimin (JNIM), an affiliate of Al-Qaeda, launched a deadly assault on the village of Tamina, located roughly 140 kilometers from Maliโs capital, Bamako. The attack marks a troubling escalation of violence in a region already grappling with instability, raising fears that extremist groups…
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๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฒ US Arrests Leaders of Cameroon Separatist Movement
A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted two US citizens of Cameroonian origin for financing and coordinating attacks by the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF), a separatist group active in Cameroon. According to the indictment, Benedict Nwana Kua and Pascal Kikishi Wongbi sent thousands of dollars to associates in Cameroon to purchase weapons and explosives…
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๐จ๐ฎ Ivorian President Set for Landmark UN Visit, Attends Key Palestine Recognition Conference
Abidjan, Cรดte d’Ivoire โ In a significant diplomatic move, the President of Cรดte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, is scheduled to travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, marking his first in-person appearance at the global body’s headquarters in three years. The highly anticipated trip underscores a return to high-level, face-to-face…
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๐ฑ๐ท Liberia’s Drug War in Crisis: Leaked Audio Exposes Top Official Allegedly Protecting Daughter and Dealers
โHow can Liberia win the fight against drugs if those leading the battle are accused of protecting the very trade theyโre meant to stop?โ In a devastating blow to Liberiaโs fight against a devastating drug epidemic, a leaked audio recording has exposed the Chief of Operations of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Abraham Okai…
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Mali-France Relations Plummet as French Diplomat Arrested in Alleged Coup Plot
BAMAKO โ A fresh and severe diplomatic crisis is unfolding between Mali and its former colonial ruler, France, following the dramatic arrest of a French embassy staffer accused of participating in a plot to destabilize the West African nation. The Malian military government announced this week the arrest of Yann Vezilier, a French national employed…
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๐ธ๐ณ Child Sexual Exploitation in Senegal: Causes, Consequences, and the Role of Homophobia in Distracting from the Crisis
By Red Black and Green Media Pan African News BlogAugust 17, 2025 Introduction Senegal, a country celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and democratic stability, faces a dark and pervasive crisis: the sexual exploitation of children. From forced begging in Quranic schools (daaras) to sex trafficking in mining regions like Kรฉdougou, thousands of Senegalese children…
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