West Africa is the world’s new epicentre for terrorism – Nigeria is expanding its air force in response
The capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force have geopolitical implications for combating terrorism and threats of coups in ...
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Top 10 African countries with the weakest military strength in 2025
African countries often face challenges that lead to weak militaries due to several interrelated factors. These challenges ...
Rescuers try to free men trapped in South African gold mine with scores reported dead
The South African government has launched a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in the country’s North West province, ...
West Africa could soon have a jihadist State. Here’s why
The Sahel region of Africa, between the Sahara and the tropical savannahs to the south, has emerged as a significant base of ...
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Come home, Ghana told the African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship
They now run a tour business that caters to Black people who want to visit Ghana or elsewhere in West Africa, or like them ...
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Centenary of diamond prospecting and mining along South Africa’s West Coast
In this article, Dr John Bristow of the Overberg Geoscientists Group writes about the centenary of diamond prospecting and ...
West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability
Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso ...
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Latest Dollar to West African CFA Franc Rate and Live USD/XOF Data
Q: What is the Dollar worth against the West African CFA Franc? A: One Dollar is worth 631.7396 West African CFA Francs today Q: Is the Dollar going up or down against the West African CFA ...
Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...