π West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region 01:10 ECOWAS West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.
π Basketball tournament in Cotonou unites West African youth beyond borders 01:57 Benin Basketball tournament in Cotonou unites West African youth beyond borders The third edition of The Last Last, a regional basketball event organized by the association The Future, has brought together teams from Benin, ...
π Benin police offer β¬30,000 reward for information leading to alleged coup plotters Benin Benin police offer β¬30,000 reward for information leading to alleged coup plotters
π Time is of an essence in search for migrant boats off African coast 02:32 Sweden Time is of an essence in search for migrant boats off African coast
π Shipping data shows Indian diesel exports to West Africa at record high 00:53 India Shipping data shows Indian diesel exports to West Africa at record high
π ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa 00:44 West Africa ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa
π Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo 01:03 Benin Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo
π Spanish services rescue over 100 migrants in Canary Islands 01:09 Spain Spanish services rescue over 100 migrants in Canary Islands
π Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cooks world's largest pot of jollof rice Nigeria Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cooks world's largest pot of jollof rice
π Facing economic pressure, Gambian fishermen are fighting trawlers - and each other 01:41 Gambia Facing economic pressure, Gambian fishermen are fighting trawlers - and each other
π DNA shows West African roots in 7th-century England United Kingdom DNA shows West African roots in 7th-century England
π Mali's former prime minister Maiga taken into custody on charges of corruption Mali Mali's former prime minister Maiga taken into custody on charges of corruption
π Cholera threatens 80,000 children in West and Central Africa 01:09 Health crisis Cholera threatens 80,000 children in West and Central Africa
π Nearly 200 migrants intercepted off the coast of Senegal African migrants Nearly 200 migrants intercepted off the coast of Senegal
π African migrants targeted as visa scams surge amid tougher immigration rules in Canada Canada African migrants targeted as visa scams surge amid tougher immigration rules in Canada
π US President Trump announces surprise summit with five African Nations 01:12 USA US President Trump announces surprise summit with five African Nations
π Sierra Leoneβs Bio takes over as ECOWAS chair 01:47 Nigeria Sierra Leoneβs Bio takes over as ECOWAS chair
π UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups Nigeria UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups
π What's next for ECOWAS after three members leave? 01:13 ECOWAS What's next for ECOWAS after three members leave?
π Biden, LourenΓ§o, Tshisekedi tour Lobito port 01:10 Angola Biden, LourenΓ§o, Tshisekedi tour Lobito port
π Sahel: Community radio stations, media freedom group sound alarm on violence against journalists 00:58 Press freedom Sahel: Community radio stations, media freedom group sound alarm on violence against journalists
π Floods in West Africa displace nearly 1 million people 00:57 West Africa Floods in West Africa displace nearly 1 million people
π Senegal PM visits Mali for first time since his election 01:41 Senegal Senegal PM visits Mali for first time since his election
π U.N. counterterrorism chief sounds alarm on ISIS in Africa 01:29 USA U.N. counterterrorism chief sounds alarm on ISIS in Africa
π African Union addresses integration issues at Ghana conference 01:13 Ghana African Union addresses integration issues at Ghana conference
π West African defense chiefs propose a $2.6 billion security plan Security West African defense chiefs propose a $2.6 billion security plan
π Burkinabe leader visits country's main TV station after alleged attack 01:32 Burkina Faso Burkinabe leader visits country's main TV station after alleged attack