West Africa

Deadly floods in West Africa, particularly in Liberia, have raised concerns about the country's preparedness as heavy rains continue, according to a FrontPageAfrica report.

Sucrivoire's stock has risen 190% in 2026 despite an $11m loss, shrinking sales, and no dividend since 2020, making it West Africa's top performer. The stock's surge is attributed to factors unexplained in the article's brief excerpt.

The article discusses security and development threats in the Sahel region of West Africa. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah is mentioned as the president of centre4s.

The CJID is hosting a media summit in Ghana to address the threat of disinformation to democratic governance in West Africa. The event will gather journalists, policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders to examine this issue.

63 individuals were charged in an alleged New Jersey auto theft ring that shipped over 90 luxury vehicles worth $8 million to West Africa. Prosecutors described the operation as a yearlong scheme involving luxury car thefts.

Akida Hills plans to develop the Jabi Lake Waterfront into a landmark leisure and tourism destination. The first phase includes a first-of-its-kind dancing musical fountain in West Africa and various waterfront leisure and entertainment experiences.

West Africa spends over $3.5 billion annually importing rice, a staple food that grows naturally in the region. The article highlights the potential of investing in the local rice value chain as a strategic economic opportunity.

Tensions are rising along the border between Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso due to armed incursions by Burkinabe militias and a jihadist threat. Civilians in the region are living in fear, and the Ivorian army has granted access to a high-risk zone for reporting.

The Trump administration is targeting 'birth tourism' through visa enforcement, disrupting a West African network involving over 100 individuals using false documents and 'fixers' to obtain U.S. visas for giving birth. Officials also identified 400 suspected cases from Europe since 2024 linked to companies aiding visa applicants. The State Department revoked visas and is working to dismantle similar operations.

The Nigerian Federal Government emphasized the importance of West Africa in Nigeria's foreign policy, urging the country to mobilize resources to combat terrorism in the Sahel, proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons, and drug and human trafficking in the sub-region.

Pope Leo XIV warned human traffickers in the Canary Islands to stop exploiting migrants, urging them to repent during his visit to the region, a key entry point for African migrants to Europe. He emphasized the Church's stance on welcoming migrants amid rising anti-migrant sentiment and highlighted the deadly Atlantic migration route, where thousands have perished.

Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands' Arguineguín port, once called the 'dock of shame,' to advocate for migrant rights and criticize global indifference. The port faced squalid conditions for migrants in 2020, and arrivals have decreased after EU-Spain-African agreements. The Pope honored those lost at sea during his visit.

Liberia intercepted a $19.2 million cocaine shipment consisting of 198 compressed plates at Roberts International Airport. The incident highlights Liberia's growing role as a trans-shipment hub in West Africa's narcotics trafficking corridor.

The article argues that West Africa's oceans should sustain the people who depend on them, rather than a system that neglects their needs. It was written by Sonia Kwami and published in Premium Times Nigeria.

An EU-supported National Wildlife Crime Taskforce in West Africa seized 735.5 kilograms of pangolin scales, highlighting the region's role in combating illegal wildlife trafficking linked to transnational networks.

Susan Reichle, a 2014 U.S. Ebola response leader, compared the 2014 West African outbreak to the current Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda situation. In 2014, cases grew from 49 to 300 in 2.5 months; the current outbreak reached 300 confirmed cases in two weeks after hundreds of suspected cases emerged.

US health officials warn that the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach a scale similar to the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak, which killed over 11,000 people. Modeling by the US CDC suggests potential case numbers ranging from 10,000 to over 20,000, though experts caution that predicting outbreaks remains challenging.

The article discusses the risks faced by American healthcare workers and aid personnel deployed to Sierra Leone during the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola epidemic. It argues that these individuals, despite rigorous safety measures, face life-threatening challenges and deserve the right to return home if they become ill.

German authorities seized 8 metric tons of cocaine valued at 500 million euros from a container in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, which was intended to carry cacao beans from West Africa to Spain. Two suspects were arrested in El Ejido, Spain, and linked to the shipment, which was later destroyed before reaching Barcelona.

The article discusses lessons from the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak, including insights from a survivor and experts on addressing the current epidemic. Key themes include speed, funding, and compassionate approaches to combatting the disease.

Sierra Leone has received a group of nine West African migrants who were expelled by the United States as part of its strict immigration crackdown. The deportees are from West Africa and were sent back under US immigration policies. This event is part of the US's efforts to enforce its immigration laws.

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in West Africa, finding evidence that humans lived in rainforests 150,000 years ago, rewriting human history. This challenges previous beliefs that ancient humans avoided dense rainforests. The discovery was made in present-day Côte d'Ivoire.

An outbreak of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship has resulted in eight cases and three deaths. The ship, MV Hondius, is currently sailing to the Canary Islands with 147 passengers and crew on board. Experts from the World Health Organization are working to create a procedure for safe disembarkation.

A cruise ship quarantined off West Africa will continue to Spain's Canary Islands after two passengers with hantavirus are medically evacuated, with seven passengers believed to have gotten the virus and three deaths reported. The World Health Organization is involved in the outbreak. The situation has raised concerns about safety and the spread of the virus.

A cruise ship quarantined off West Africa will continue to Spain's Canary Islands after two passengers with hantavirus are medically evacuated, with seven passengers believed to have gotten the virus and three deaths reported. The World Health Organization is involved in the outbreak. The situation has raised concerns about safety.

Mali has significant gold reserves, being Africa's third-largest, and also holds vast deposits of lithium and uranium. The country's natural resource wealth is notable. Mali's gold reserves and other mineral deposits make it a noteworthy nation in West Africa.

A cruise ship off the coast of West Africa has a suspected hantavirus outbreak, trapping nearly 150 passengers, including 17 Americans, with at least three deaths reported. Seven possible cases have been identified, and two patients are being prepared for evacuation. The World Health Organization is aware of the situation.

The UK government plans to import more fuel from the US and West Africa to tackle a jet fuel shortage, with a Nigerian refinery being a key part of the plan. The refinery has been accused of dismissing workers for joining a union. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander believes this plan can help alleviate the crisis.

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has left three people dead and another person in intensive care. The ship is currently docked in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa. Passengers believed to have the virus are not allowed to get off the boat.

The RSPB reports a slight increase in UK nightingale populations at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts remain concerned about habitat loss. The nightingale's presence is celebrated, though challenges like habitat degradation persist.

Ivory Coast is considering quarterly price reviews for cocoa amid a global cocoa crash, as production declines in West Africa and an EU regulation aimed at stopping deforestation threatens to further increase prices.

A Bellingcat investigation reveals that Indian companies have shipped over 320 million tapentadol pills to West Africa between 2023 and 2025, with most consignments destined for Sierra Leone and Ghana where the opioid painkiller remains unapproved by regulators. The shipments, worth approximately $130 million, include dosages of 200mg or stronger that are not even approved in India itself, contributing to escalating opioid abuse epidemics in the region.

Benin's recent presidential election, marked by a landslide victory, is criticized for lacking democratic integrity. The article highlights the country's decline from being a democratic stronghold in West Africa to a regime with questionable electoral processes.

The article highlights how Islamist insurgency is central to Benin's presidential campaign, with cross-border raids from militant groups threatening the country's stability in West Africa.