The tri-border region of Nigeria, Benin and Niger is becoming a new stronghold for jihadists, as militants turn forests and pastoral networks in West Africa into bases for recruitment and international attacks.
The tri-border region of Nigeria, Benin and Niger is becoming a new stronghold for jihadists, as militants turn forests and pastoral networks in West Africa into bases for recruitment and international attacks.
Investors preferred short-term Senegal bonds at an auction Friday as concerns over its long-term debt sustainability linger.
Visitors look out towards the city skyline from the African Renaissance Monument viewpoint in Dakar, Senegal, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. West Africa’s growth slowed to 3.7% this year from 3.9% in 2022 due to the global economy and higher inflation, the Economic Community of West African States said.
Senegal secured sufficient funding to meet eurobond payments due in March, according to people familiar with the matter, easing investor anxiety about the government’s ability to service its dollar-denominated debt.
Senegal secured sufficient funding to meet eurobond payments due in March, according to people familiar with the matter, easing investor anxiety about the government’s ability to service its dollar-denominated debt.
Senegal secured sufficient funding to meet eurobond payments due in March, according to people familiar with the matter, easing investor anxiety about the government’s ability to service its dollar-denominated debt.
Senegal secured sufficient funding to meet eurobond payments due in March, according to people familiar with the matter, easing investor anxiety about the government’s ability to service its dollar-denominated debt.
Unidentified attackers who staged an assault on Niger’s capital came dangerously close to a stockpile of uranium removed from French company Orano SA’s mine.
Unidentified attackers who staged an assault on Niger’s capital came dangerously close to a stockpile of uranium removed from French company Orano SA’s mine.
Somair mineral treatment plant near the uranium opencast mine in the Air desert, Niger.
The Confederation of African Football imposed fines and match bans on Senegal and Morocco after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The Confederation of African Football imposed fines and match bans on Senegal and Morocco after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Senegal supporters clash during the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat on Jan. 18. Photographer: Paul Ellis/AFP
The Economic Community of West African States lifted all remaining sanctions on Guinea with immediate effect, fully reintegrating the country into the regional economic bloc.
The Economic Community of West African States lifted all remaining sanctions on Guinea with immediate effect, fully reintegrating the country into the regional economic bloc.
Khaby Lame, the world’s biggest TikToker, partnered with Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. to transform his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture.
Khaby Lame, the world’s biggest TikToker, partnered with Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. to transform his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture.
Khaby Lame Photographer: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Mali’s industrial gold output fell 23% last year, after a dispute between the ruling military junta and Barrick Mining Corp. shut the country’s largest operation.
Mali’s industrial gold output fell 23% last year, after a dispute between the ruling military junta and Barrick Mining Corp. shut the country’s largest operation.
An open air gold mine in Gounkoto, Mali. Photographer: Simon Dawson
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared a public holiday following the national football team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations championship Sunday, providing a morale boost to a country grappling with a debt crisis.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared a public holiday following the national football team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations championship Sunday, providing a morale boost to a country grappling with a debt crisis.
Fans celebrate Senegal's goal in the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco in Dakar, Senegal, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared a public holiday following the national football team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations championship Sunday, providing a morale boost to a country grappling with a debt crisis.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared a public holiday following the national football team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations championship Sunday, providing a morale boost to a country grappling with a debt crisis.
Fans celebrate Senegal's goal in the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco in Dakar, Senegal, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)
Benin is set to raise as much as $1 billion from a sale of dollar-denominated sukuk bonds and other loan securities in what would be the first African sovereign-debt offering this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
Benin is set to raise as much as $1 billion from a sale of dollar-denominated sukuk bonds and other loan securities in what would be the first African sovereign-debt offering this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
Senegal said strong first-quarter tax collection would boost its chances of securing a new International Monetary Fund program, while avoiding a painful restructuring of its debts.
Senegal said strong first-quarter tax collection would boost its chances of securing a new International Monetary Fund program, while avoiding a painful restructuring of its debts.
Residential apartments and commercial buildings in Dakar, Senegal.
Senegal said strong first-quarter tax collection would boost its chances of securing a new International Monetary Fund program, while avoiding a painful restructuring of its debts.
Senegal said strong first-quarter tax collection would boost its chances of securing a new International Monetary Fund program, while avoiding a painful restructuring of its debts.
Residential apartments and commercial buildings in Dakar, Senegal.
Senegal’s dollar bonds advanced following remarks by the finance minister suggesting progress toward a new credit facility with the International Monetary Fund.
Senegal’s dollar bonds advanced following remarks by the finance minister suggesting progress toward a new credit facility with the International Monetary Fund.
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s government cut its economic growth forecast to 7.8% from 8.8%.
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