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Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts
President Donald Trump has promised West African leaders a shift from aid to trade during a White House meeting. On Wednesday ...
UN’s food agency limits aid operations in West and Central Africa due to funding cuts
The U.N.'s food agency says it will suspend various food and nutritional assistance in vulnerable countries across West and ...
Shell gets permission to drill off South Africa's west coast
Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast, the ...
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West Africa wants to move from speeches to action on interoperable digital ID
For West African countries to effectively advance their regional trade and integration efforts, DPI must be made ...
Can West Africa Capitalize On The Growing Demand For Coffee
Demand for coffee is growing globally - but despite much of it being grown on the continent, very little is roasted locally ...
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EBID approves €174m and $125m for infrastructure and trade projects across West Africa
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has cleared new funding of €174 million and $125 million to support a ...
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Why Do All West African Countries Have Similar Flags?
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Senegalese navy has intercepted 201 migrants from West Africa
The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the western part of the country, authorities said Wednesday, as the Atlantic Ocean crossing continues to be the most popular — and ...