West African countries

An 8,000 Kilometer Surf Trip Along Africa’s West Coast Is Only Halfway Done
January 12, 2026
For most, a single trip to France, Spain, Portugal and the West African countries of Morocco, The Gambia and Senegal would be plenty of adventure. Biking and surfing along...
South Africa police uncover $20m crystal meth lab
September 20, 2025
South African police say they have dismantled a crystal methamphetamine laboratory, with drugs worth $20m (£15m), discovered on a farm in the east of the country.Five people "from a...
Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments
September 24, 2024
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites.The three West African countries, run by military juntas, have...
Ethiopian posts mislead about confederation treaty between West African military regimes
July 17, 2024
Screenshot of the misleading post, taken on July 10, 2024A graphic shared with the post shows a map of Africa and the military rulers of Burkina Faso and Mali,...