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Analysis-Rise in Al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate
By Anait Miridzhanian DAKAR (Reuters) -At dawn on June 1, gunfire shattered the stillness of Mali's military base in ...
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West Africa: How Stolen Cattle Links Ghana to the Jihadist Conflict in the Sahel
"If we had peace tomorrow, it would still take five to 10 years just to stabilise the country's livestock population." ...
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Improving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal
Climate change is a growing threat across Africa, with West Africa feeling its effects especially intensely. According to the ...
West African development bank expects regional growth to edge lower
Growth in the 15 member states that make up the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, is likely to inch down ...
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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West Africa can’t be ignored for investors looking to play the gold boom
Sovereign risk may scare off some investors but don't get it twisted, West Africa could be the most exciting place to back gold miners.
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On “Chopped,” Durham Chef Adé Carrena’s West African Flavors Prevail
In the sixth episode of the reality cooking show's dizzying 60th season, Adé Carrena stayed true to herself and her ...
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Forging a new economic identity: West Africa’s bold vision for trade and digital footprint
West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) was more than another policy meeting; it was a moment of reckoning. For decades, West ...