Nigeria Neighbours Explained, West Africa in 2026
Nigeria’s neighbours shape trade, security and migration for over 200 million people, from the Benin trade link to the Cameroon...
October 2, 2026Topic
ECOWAS
Guinea-Bissau’s Ousted Embaló Vows to Run in December
Guinea-Bissau's ousted president Embaló says he will run on 6 December and fly home this Sunday, but a new five-year...
October 1, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire’s port lifeline to Mali and Burkina Faso grows despite rift
Sahel cargo through Côte d’Ivoire’s port of Abidjan jumped 34% in 2025, and a Mali border deal followed, though leaders...
September 30, 2026
ECOWAS and France Discuss Terrorism Challenges Across West Africa
ECOWAS and France are exchanging views on terrorism in West Africa after more than 1,800 attacks in early 2023 killed...
September 20, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Junta Orders Party Headquarters Away From State Buildings
Guinea-Bissau’s High Military Command gave parties seven working days to move their headquarters out of a 500-metre zone around state...
September 20, 2026
Which Countries Let Nigerians Apply for a Visa Online in 2026
Nigerian passport holders can apply for eVisas to roughly 40 to 60 destinations in 2026, including key African and Asian...
September 13, 2026
Niger Blames France for Failed Mutiny; Paris Denies
Niger blames France for the failed 29 August mutiny in Niamey. Paris calls the accusation pure fantasy. What the cabinet...
September 6, 2026 Guinea-Bissau Votes 70% for a Presidency With Far More Power
The Guinea-Bissau constitution was approved by 70% of voters on provisional results, expanding presidential powers before December's election.
September 2, 2026
A Sahel Junta and a Coastal Democracy Just Agreed Where Their Border Runs
The Ivory Coast Mali border route has been definitively adopted in Bamako, and a delimitation treaty is expected to be...
September 1, 2026