West Africa

Updates from West Africa, with reporting on governance, security challenges, and economic activity across Nigeria, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, and the wider region.

U.S. Deploys Small Military Team to Nigeria to Strengthen Fight Against Jihadists

The United States has sent a small team of military personnel to Nigeria to bolster cooperation in counterterrorism operations against jihadist groups, marking an expansion of security collaboration.

BySWT News Desk
OnFebruary 4, 2026

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré Dissolves All Political Parties, Scraps Multiparty System

Ibrahim Traore - Burkina Faso's Transional President

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has issued a sweeping decree. It dissolves all political parties and political formations in the country. This marks a dramatic escalation in the junta’s consolidation of…

ByAnna Faraja
OnJanuary 31, 2026

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West Africa

U.S. Deploys Small Military Team to Nigeria to Strengthen Fight Against Jihadists

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré Dissolves All Political Parties, Scraps Multiparty System

Yet another car carrier ship diverts to Lamu, Kenya amid Hormuz shipping security concerns

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Is it fair for CAF to hand Senegal’s Cup to Morocco?

Tanzania Police Dismiss ‘Private Parts Snatching’ Claims as Rumors, 4 Dead in Mob Attacks

Tanzania treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu continues with courtroom drama and laughter

U.S. Deploys Small Military Team to Nigeria to Strengthen Fight Against Jihadists

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré Dissolves All Political Parties, Scraps Multiparty System

Yet another car carrier ship diverts to Lamu, Kenya amid Hormuz shipping security concerns

Hollywood Action Icon Chuck Norris Dies at 86

Is it fair for CAF to hand Senegal’s Cup to Morocco?

Tanzania Police Dismiss ‘Private Parts Snatching’ Claims as Rumors, 4 Dead in Mob Attacks

Tanzania treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu continues with courtroom drama and laughter

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