Cape Verde President Neves Seeks a Second Term
José Maria Neves declared in Praia on 14 September that he will seek a second term. Janira Hopffer Almada becomes...
September 16, 2026Topic
West Africa
Mali Jails Journalist Two Years Over Kidal Remark
A Bamako cybercrime court sentenced Le Témoin editor Abdrahamane Keïta to two years on 14 September over a television remark...
September 16, 2026
Ivorian Cocoa Cards Record 38,000 Farmer Sales
38,000 Ivorian cocoa producers sold using traceability cards between 1 and 13 September. The system became mandatory when the season...
September 16, 2026
CDC Bénin Backs Enko PME Fund for West African SMEs
Benin’s state deposit institution subscribed units in the Enko PME small-business fund on 11 September. The amount was not disclosed.
September 16, 2026
Senegal Diphtheria Cases Reach 76 Across 11 Regions
Senegal reported 76 confirmed diphtheria cases and 9 deaths across 11 regions as of 13 September. Kédougou in the south-east...
September 16, 2026
Mahama Ties Ghana Vehicle Tax Relief to Local Content
Mahama told assemblers at Tema on 15 September they will need a minimum local content share to qualify for VAT...
September 16, 2026
Nigeria Power Sector Bond Raises US$548 Million
Nigeria signed a ₦728.97 billion power sector bond, about US$548 million, on 15 September. It settles legacy debts owed to...
September 16, 2026
Senegal Talks Oil Palm Revival With Indonesia in Dakar
Senegal’s agriculture minister and Indonesia’s ambassador discussed reviving oil palm across 60,000 hectares. Nothing has been signed.
September 15, 2026
Guinea Offers Ivory Coast Intelligence Sharing in Abidjan
Guinea’s President Doumbouya said in Abidjan on 13 September that his country is ready to share intelligence with Ivory Coast....
September 15, 2026