Tag: West Africa
ECOWAS envisions setting up of peacekeeping force to combat West Africa’s ‘coup belt’ reputation
The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) leaders have agreed to establish a regional peacekeeping force to intervene in member states to help restore ... Read More
West African leaders, European allies seek to bolster ties to curb terrorism in Sahel
Leaders from West African countries that are members of the Accra Initiative met with European partners in Accra on November 22 for talks on "homegrown" ... Read More
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline to open new energy-supply route for West Africa, Europe (Bloomberg)
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline will open a new energy-supply route for West Africa and Europe, Bloomberg pointed out, recalling that the two countries signed Thursday ... Read More
Military Drills: Morocco takes part in US Obangame Express 2021
Morocco takes part in the Obangame Express 2021, conducted by the US Naval Forces Africa, the major multinational naval exercise in West Africa designed to ... Read More
Security Council calls for national, regional, international support to West Africa, Sahel
The Security Council, expressing concern about security and humanitarian challenges in West Africa — as well as the potential of the COVID-19 pandemic to exacerbate ... Read More
Kidnapping of vessels surges by 50% off West Africa – Report
West Africa’s coastline has recorded a 50% increase in kidnapping of sailors last year, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) annual report revealed on Tuesday. According ... Read More
West Africa to replace CFA franc; new currency pegged to the Euro
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara has announced that West Africa’s monetary union has agreed with France to rename its CFA franc the Eco and cut ... Read More
First petroleum academy opens in Dakar for West African countries
Der Mond Group, an Oil and Gas company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has signed an agreement with Swiss consulting services company Iota Group to open ... Read More
Morocco’s BCP Secures Funds to Upgrade Business Financing in West Africa
The Central People's Bank of Morocco (BCP) has secured funds from Proparco and the African Development Bank, destined to upgrade its business financing in West ... Read More
Polisario Member Leads Terrorist Group Responsible for Killing US, Nigerian Soldiers in Sahel
“The group that claimed responsibility for the killing of four US and four Nigerian soldiers in Western Niger last October is led by Polisario member ... Read More