West Africa
Location RegionRegional news and developments from West Africa
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West Africa encompasses several countries including Nigeria, where a recent coup plot was uncovered, and other regions experiencing migration crises, economic challenges, and health issues such as Lassa fever. The region is also affected by global trends like the rise in psychedelic drug research and the impact of climate change on cocoa farmers. Recent news highlights the importance of addressing these issues to ensure the well-being of West African communities.
Last updated: July 21, 2026
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News from West Africa
DR Congo Ebola epidemic becomes world’s second largest outbreak
Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine as senior police officials are implicated
Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
From palava huts to TikTok: How Liberians are preserving their past
‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads
Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust
China’s megaprojects transformed Ivory Coast. Now it’s own role is changing
