Liberia seizes nearly four tonnes of cocaine worth $317 million
Liberia seizes nearly four tonnes of cocaine worth $317 million in major European-bound drug bust
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West Africa
Moody’s lowers Mali outlook due to rising security concerns
Moody’s has revised Mali’s outlook from stable to negative due to increasing risks from a fragile political environment and a deteriorating security situation.
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US deportation flight sends migrants to Sierra Leone deal
Sierra Leone accepts West African migrants deported by United States as part of cooperation deal involving limited monthly arrivals quota.
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Ecowas lifts all remaining sanctions on Guinea after election
Ecowas has lifted all remaining sanctions on Guinea and restored it to full membership after the bloc recognised the country’s recent referendum and election that returned Mamady Doumbouya to power.
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Doumbouya takes oath as Guinea’s elected civilian president
Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya was sworn in as Guinea’s president, ending over four years of military rule and returning the country to constitutional governance.
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Senegal raises $254 M in auction as investors chase higher yields
Senegal raised 154 billion CFA francs in a regional debt auction as investors demanded higher yields, reflecting rising borrowing costs and pressure from the country’s heavy debt burden.
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Migrants take riskier Atlantic routes after Mauritania crackdown
Migrants heading to Spain’s Canary Islands are departing from farther south in West Africa after a Mauritania crackdown sharply reduced departures from its coast.
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Climate change threatens shea butter supply and women’s livelihoods
Climate change is disrupting shea butter production across the Sahel, cutting yields, threatening women’s livelihoods, and straining global supply chains.
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Benin hunts coup suspects as regional allies move to back Talon
Benin’s government is pursuing fugitive soldiers after a deadly failed coup as regional allies mobilise to support President Patrice Talon and restore stability.
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ECOWAS deploys regional troops as Benin counters coup attempt
Ecowas and Nigeria deployed military support to Benin after authorities foiled a coup attempt by a small group of soldiers.
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