West Africa
West Africa
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:50:31 GMTGuinea: Guinean Workers Fearful of Mass Job Losses After Mining Permits Cancelled
[RFI] Since May 2025, authorities in Conakry have revoked more than 300 mining permits from companies operating across Guinea's vast mineral sectors, sparking widespread uncertainty among thousands of workers. While the government has stressed its co...
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:01:50 GMTCape Verde: Thousands of People Devastated By Sudden, Severe Floods
[IFRC] Extreme overnight rainfall has killed at least nine people and affected 119,000 others, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and two days of national mourning.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:03:07 GMTNigeria: We'll Soon Name Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria - Chief of Defence Staff
[Premium Times] Nigeria has been battling terrorist attacks across regions, especially in the North-eastern and North-western parts of the country.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:57:02 GMTGambia: Polls Put Barrow Ahead in 2026 Race, but Undecided Voters Hold the Key
[Foroyaa] As The Gambia moves closer to the December 2026 presidential elections, civil society organization Gambia Participates has released the results of a nationwide opinion poll suggesting that President Adama
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:51:01 GMTSenegal/Uganda: Uganda Vs Senegal - History Beckons As Cranes Eye Champions' Scalp
[CAF] The Mandela National Stadium in Kampala is set to erupt on Saturday night as Uganda's "Cranes" face defending champions Senegal in a TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 quarter-final clash that could define the tournament.