West Africa

Hannah Shirley, the world’s oldest known pygmy hippo, marked her 52nd birthday at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.

Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Don’t miss elusive ‘ring of fire’ visible from the edge of the World

Only a handful of people on Earth will see the ‘ring of fire’ eclipse, as the Moon aligns with the Sun above one of the planet’s most isolated regions.

Dream Count review: A book about four West Africans that will keep the curious Googling

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Covid-era novel about mothers and daughters is also an introduction to West African culture, food and history. Look out for the para about Delhi towards the end of the book!

Putin Hosts Guinea-Bissau’s President Amid Russia-Africa Push | N18G

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo to the Kremlin for key economic and security talks. Russian metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska was present, amid reports that Rusal is eyeing major infrastructure and bauxite projects in the West African nation. Meanwhile, political tensions rise in Guinea-Bissau as Embalo faces opposition disputes and coup attempts.

Why Has West Africa Become A World Terrorism Hotspot?

20-year-old fled from Mali to Spain after jihadist militants attacked his village. -His mother and father were dead, his brother and sister missing. His ordeal is a sign of how groups with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State are gaining ground in the Sahel region. Following coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, juntas there have turned their backs on traditional Western allies and embraced Russia. Those coups were driven in part by frustration at the failure of authorities to tackle militant violence. But despite promises to improve security, the new military regimes and mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group continue to lose ground. Watch here for more details.

How 6 ancient cultures explained a solar eclipse

These interpretations helped them make sense of what seemed like an inexplicable phenomenon. April 8 will witness a total solar eclipse, when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the Sun. It'll be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous US until 2044.

Opposition leaders reject postponement of Senegal election as West African bloc urges dialogue

The opposition leaders in Senegal opposed the president's decision to postpone the country's presidential election until February 25 due to an electoral disagreement between the judiciary and parliament. On Sunday, the West African regional bloc urged for discussion to settle the political crisis in Senegal. The opposition leaders in Senegal opposed the president's decision to postpone the country's presidential election until February 25 due to an electoral disagreement between the judiciary and parliament. On Sunday, the West African regional bloc urged for discussion to settle the political crisis in Senegal.

Chocolates turn bitter with cocoa prices at 45-year high, sugar under restrictions

In October, prices of cocoa increased by 10 percent. Meanwhile, prices of the commodity have flared up nearly 64 percent over the past year.

Cote d'lvoire looking for direct sale of cocoa products to India

Côte d'Ivoire, the world's largest cocoa producer and exporter, is interested in tapping into the Indian market for direct marketing of cocoa and cocoa-related products. The sector regulator plans to visit India next month to explore this opportunity.

MC Explains: All you need to know about the Niger crisis

Members of the military announced on July 28 that they have named General Abdourahmane Tchiani as the country’s new leader, adding Niger to a growing list of military regimes in West Africa’s Sahel region.

West Africa faces acute food shortages with thousands near famine, say UN agencies

West and Central Africa has faced increasing risks caused by higher temperatures and erratic rainfall.

West Africa floods destroy crops, worsening hunger fears

Above-average rainfall and devastating flooding have affected 5 million people this year in 19 countries across West and Central Africa, according to a new U.N. World Food Program situation report.

Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government

The announcement capped a day that began with gunfire near a military camp in the capital Ouagadougou, an explosion near the presidential palace, and interruptions to state television programming.

IMF executive board approves $638 million for Benin

The decision will enable an immediate disbursement of $143 million, which Benin authorities intend to use for budget support, the IMF said.

Exclusive | As global demand for Indian rice shoots up, govt assessing need for export curbs

India, the largest exporter of rice, is considering curbs on overseas shipments as demand for the cereal shoots up and domestic requirements rise.

Do your homework, know what you need from a negotiation: Major General Rajpal Punia

"When you are in a situation where you feel that you have lost everything, that’s when you feel that things can only improve from here, whatever you do, and that's what I did. I adapted many times."

Foods From Afar Hope to Catch the Eye of American Shoppers

The New York City company, Yolélé, was founded in 2017 by Philip Teverow, a food industry veteran, and Pierre Thiam, a chef from Senegal who grew up eating fonio. Thiam is confident that Americans would eat fonio, too, if they had better access to it.

African gold producer Endeavour Mining to buy Teranga Gold for $1.86 billion

Endeavour stated that it was offering 0.47 of its own shares per Teranga share. It has valued Teranga’s equity at C$2.44 billion ($1.86 billion).

Surge in Indian buying sends West African oil flows to Asia to record in August

According to a survey of shipping fixtures and traders, some 890,000 barrels a day of West African crude will sail to India.

Kalpataru Power shares hit 9-year high on transmission contract

"We have announced orders in excess of Rs 5,000 crore in this year till date, which will help us achieving healthy growth for future," Manish Mohnot, MD said.

Kalpataru Power wins order of Rs 1150 crore, surges 6%

The company is going to construct 220 KV and 132 KV substations, transmission line and feeder work bay of Rs 220 crore from Madhya Pradesh Transmission Company.

El Nino near-certain to last through summer

El Niño also reduces the likelihood of a busy hurricane season, which lasts from June to November and can disrupt energy operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Ebola scare: SA Airways takes steps to prevent virus spread

Apart from heightened surveillance by Port Health officials for travellers with EVD signs and symptoms, he said, "All foreign nationals who test positive and all citizens of affected nations were being denied entry in South Africa."

CNOOC to buy Nexen for $15.1bn in China's top foreign deal

State-controlled CNOOC Ltd launched China's richest foreign takeover bid yet on Monday by agreeing to buy Canadian oil producer Nexen Inc for USD 15.1 billion, forcing Ottawa to decide whether security concerns outweigh its desire for foreign investment in its energy resources.