Africa Oil Week 2025 to transform West Africa’s energy landscape

Ghana is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Africa Oil Week (AOW): Investing in African Energy 2025 summit, an event set to redefine the energy future of the country and the broader West African region. The summit is poised to be a catalyst for …

New BAGAIA Board inaugurated to strengthen aviation safety in West Africa

The Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) has concluded its 12th Commission Meeting in Abuja with the launch of a new Board of Directors and renewed efforts to strengthen aviation safety across West Africa. The newly inaugurated Board, …

Central Securities Depository (CSD): Strategic Leader of Secure Securities Settlement Solutions West Africa 2025

Central Securities Depository (GH) Ltd (CSD) serves as the backbone of Ghana’s securities market infrastructure, providing integrated depository, clearing, and settlement services across both debt and equity instruments. Since unifying the country’s equity …

Mexican drug cartels emerging in West Africa; ISIS has franchise in South Africa: USAFRICOM

U.S. top military brass have warned of a growing threat of Mexican drug cartels in Africa, with West Africa emerging as a critical front in this expanding illicit network. Speaking at a security briefing on Monday, Lt. Gen. John Brennan (deputy commander …

FLASHBACK: The 1960s era when Ghana supplied all of West Africa's safety matches

In the 1960s, Ghana was the sole producer of various goods and items that served multiple parts of Africa. These products included television sets, tiles, boats, cooking utensils, and tires. Read the full story originally published on July 29, 2025 by www. …

QS World Rankings 2026: UG maintains lead in West Africa, best university in Ghana

Maritime security in West Africa: Strategic challenge beyond coastline

As piracy resurges in the Red Sea and tensions rise in the South China Sea and the Black Sea, maritime security is once again at the centre of global concern. In West Africa, the Gulf of Guinea remains a zone of fragility, where port infrastructures are …

From endless interference to silent retreat, how France has shifted its tone about West Africa

The difference between January and July, for France, concerning its military ties in the West African region was the few French military bases that still existed. Barely a month later, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, France's Minister Delegate for Francophone …

French Minister Says West Africa’s Security Woes Now Region’s Own

France’s state minister for Francophone affairs, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, has declared that addressing insecurity in West Africa “no longer concerns us,” marking a sharp break with past policy. Mohamed-Soilihi made this comment during a …

Djuric: Goal of Benin visit is to deepen our friendship, Serbia's presence in West Africa

COTONOU - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said in Cotonou on Monday the goal of his visit to Benin was to deepen the partnership and friendship with the African nation, as well as Serbia's presence in West Africa. "Serbia views its friendship with African …