Russia is expanding its military logistics network in West Africa, using the port of Conakry in Guinea as a key transit hub for equipment bound for Mali, an investigation by The Sentry has found.
Russia is expanding its military logistics network in West Africa, using the port of Conakry in Guinea as a key transit hub for equipment bound for Mali, an investigation by The Sentry has found.
South African authorities arrested Kémi Séba, a French-born influencer who’s wanted by Benin in connection with an attempted coup in that country in December.
South African authorities arrested Kémi Séba, a French-born influencer who’s wanted by Benin in connection with an attempted coup in that country in December.
Beninese Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni secured a landslide victory in the West African nation’s presidential election, defeating his sole challenger in a race dominated by the ruling coalition.
Beninese Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni secured a landslide victory in the West African nation’s presidential election, defeating his sole challenger in a race dominated by the ruling coalition.
Presidential candidate Romuald Wadagni gives a speech during a campaign rally in Cotonou on April 10, 2026, ahead of Benin's presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP via Getty Images)
Benin’s sole opposition presidential candidate has conceded defeat, acknowledging early results show a clear lead for Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni.
Benin’s sole opposition presidential candidate has conceded defeat, acknowledging early results show a clear lead for Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni.
Benin started tallying ballots on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni widely expected to secure an easy victory in his first bid for the nation’s presidency.
Benin started tallying ballots on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni widely expected to secure an easy victory in his first bid for the nation’s presidency.
Benin started tallying ballots on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni widely expected to secure an easy victory in his first bid for the nation’s presidency.
Benin started tallying ballots on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni widely expected to secure an easy victory in his first bid for the nation’s presidency.
Benin heads to the polls on Sunday with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni the heavy favorite to win his first bid for the West African nation’s highest office.
Benin heads to the polls on Sunday with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni the heavy favorite to win his first bid for the West African nation’s highest office.
With fuel prices surging as much as 81%, African governments are rolling out subsidies and cutting taxes to help cushion households from an increase in energy costs triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
With fuel prices surging as much as 81%, African governments are rolling out subsidies and cutting taxes to help cushion households from an increase in energy costs triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Motorists queue for fuel at a gas station in Pretoria, South Africa, on March 31. Photographer: WALDO SWIEGERS
Senegal raised 721 billion CFA francs ($1.3 billion) using derivatives to secure cheaper foreign-currency loans last year at a time when worries about its debt effectively closed international market access.
Senegal raised 721 billion CFA francs ($1.3 billion) using derivatives to secure cheaper foreign-currency loans last year at a time when worries about its debt effectively closed international market access.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has been lauded for cleaning up the finances of Africa’s most powerful sports organization, but a football trophy scandal has highlighted the deep mistrust that still dogs the body.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has been lauded for cleaning up the finances of Africa’s most powerful sports organization, but a football trophy scandal has highlighted the deep mistrust that still dogs the body.
Senegal supporters clash during the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat on Jan. 18.
Residential and commercial buildings along the coastline on the city skyline in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Senegal lawmakers agreed to delay presidential elections in one of Africa’s strongest democracies, raising tensions that risk destabilizing the emerging natural gas producer in a region that’s prone to military coups.
Senegal’s reliance on a fast-growing regional debt market is easing pressure on Africa’s riskiest credit while delaying discussions about debt restructuring, investors and analysts say.
Senegal’s reliance on a fast-growing regional debt market is easing pressure on Africa’s riskiest credit while delaying discussions about debt restructuring, investors and analysts say.
Senegal has paid coupons and principal on its foreign bonds ahead of this Friday’s deadline, avoiding a potential default as the nation seeks aid from the International Monetary Fund, people familiar with the situation said.
Senegal has paid coupons and principal on its foreign bonds ahead of this Friday’s deadline, avoiding a potential default as the nation seeks aid from the International Monetary Fund, people familiar with the situation said.
Senegal’s prime minister urged the swift settlement of unpaid contractor invoices so work can resume on a flagship waterfront redevelopment in the capital as the city prepares to host Africa’s first Olympic event.
Senegal’s prime minister urged the swift settlement of unpaid contractor invoices so work can resume on a flagship waterfront redevelopment in the capital as the city prepares to host Africa’s first Olympic event.
Ayo, the mascot of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The US decision to lift sanctions on several key officials from Mali clears a key hurdle the West African country had set for improving ties with Washington, a Malian government spokesman said.
The US decision to lift sanctions on several key officials from Mali clears a key hurdle the West African country had set for improving ties with Washington, a Malian government spokesman said.
Mali Minister of Defence Sadio Camara at the Bamex 25 Defence Expo in Bamako, Mali on Nov. 11, 2025.
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.
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