West Africa

West Africa Records Growth Despite Coups And Underperformance Of Its Largest Economies
10 Oct

West Africa Records Growth Despite Coups And Underperformance Of Its Largest Economies

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Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery is defined by certain subregions overperforming in comparison to the regional average and others underperforming. The World Bank relayed the aforementioned information in its Africa’s Pulse bi-annual report. The global lender identified how Africa is doing based on regional performance, which supports its evaluation. The report shows that while the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) and the largest economies in Africa such as Nigeria and South Africa have underperformed, regions like the East African Community and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) are performing better than the regional average in 2023.…
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US Commits $100m To Help Combat Terrorism In Coastal West Africa
28 Mar

US Commits $100m To Help Combat Terrorism In Coastal West Africa

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The United States government says it is providing $100 million to five West African countries to help combat possible extreme terrorism. The countries include Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Guinea, and Togo. This is in line with the US initiative to boost it eliminate violence and propel stability in areas vulnerable to conflict. This was announced by US Vice President Kamala Harris during her visit to the Jubilee House in Accra. She was hosted by President Akufo-Addo where they both held pertinent discussions of mutual interest. “Today I am pleased to announce $100 million in support of Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Cote…
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