In Abidjan, the mood was muted. On October 25, the people of Côte d’Ivoire cast ballots in an election that many believed was over long before the polls opened. By the time the provisional results were announced, incumbent Alassane Ouattara, aged 83 and seeking a fourth term, had amassed about 89.77 per cent of the vote. […] The post As Africa’s Oldest French puppet Wins Another Term, 83 Ouattara Extends His Rule in Côte d’Ivoire. appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
Paul Biya, aged 92, has once again won Cameroon‘s presidency, marking his eighth term in office. The outcome was met with dismay and anger in Cameroon. Protesters marched through the streets of Yaoundé and Douala, carrying placards and demanding change. Security forces responded with gunfire and tear gas, killing at least four people, local reports […] The post At 92, Africa’s Oldest President Paul Biya Wins Eighth Term in Cameroon appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
A wave of unrest is sweeping Cameroon as the country stands on the verge of the official results of its recent presidential election. Tensions that have been simmering since voting on October 12 have now boiled over, leaving at least four protesters dead and hundreds detained. The immediate spark Supporters of opposition figure Issa Tchiroma […] The post Four Dead, Dozens Arrested as Cameroon Awaits Election Results appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
The 36th edition of the Tour du Faso, West Africa’s most prestigious cycling race, began on Thursday in Burkina Faso, bringing together cyclists from across the continent and beyond. The event, which runs from October 24 to November 2, 2025, will see riders cover a distance of 1,155 kilometres across several country regions. Twelve teams […] The post Tour du Faso 2025 Kicks Off Amid Excitement and Tight Security appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
The Nigerian Green Falcons have defeated Ireland in a 10-0 thrashing in their first semi-final at the Women’s Rugby League World Series in Canada in their first-ever appearance. Tries from Fedelia Omoghan and Rachel Iliya, covered creatively by Shondell Akhabue, sealed the commanding win for Nigeria, who will now battle Fiji in a bid to […] The post Nigeria Women Rugby Team Shines in World Series League appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
President Bola Tinubu has appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing General Christopher Musa. The President also appointed Major-General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence […] The post Tinubu Replaces Service Chiefs Following Rumours Of Coup, Reigniting Nepotism Claims appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
Opposition protesters across Cameroon have been met with the authorities as tensions rise following the disputed October 12 presidential election. Two have been killed, dozens arrested, and the government has moved to cut off internet services in strategic areas as it suppresses opposition. Security personnel and independent witnesses report that clashes erupted in opposition candidate […] The post At Least Two Dead, Internet Blackout as Election Crackdown Escalates in Cameroon appeared fir...| West Africa Weekly
France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, has announced a €410 million deal with the Lagos State Government to enhance water transportation. The project, dubbed “Omi Eko”, promises to deploy 75 electric boats, open 15 new waterways spanning 140 kilometres, and shift 100,000 commuters from road to water transport. At face value, the […] The post France Signs €410m Lagos Deal In Bid To Regain Influence After Humiliating CSS Expulsion appeared first on We...| West Africa Weekly
Kenyan engineer Elly Savatia has been named the 2025 winner of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. He earned £50,000 for his groundbreaking artificial intelligence app, Terp 360, which translates speech into sign language in real time. Savatia’s invention, often described as “Google Translate for sign language,” uses 3D avatars to […] The post Kenya’s Elly Savatia Wins Africa’s Top Engineering Prize for Real-Time Sign Language Translation...| West Africa Weekly
Ghana is mourning the passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, former First Lady and a prominent figure in the country’s political landscape. She died aged 76. Nana Konadu was known for her activism and role in supporting women’s empowerment initiatives during her nearly three decades as First Lady, alongside her husband, former President Jerry John […] The post Ghana’s Ex-First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings Dies at 76 appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
The Recording Academy officially opened GRAMMY House Giza in Egypt, its first-ever permanent GRAMMY residence on the continent of Africa and outside of the United States. The new headquarters, opened in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Egyptian Music Syndicate, represents a major milestone in the Academy’s global expansion and its ongoing efforts to […] The post GRAMMY House Giza Becomes First Recording Academy Hub in Africa and Outside the U.S. appeared first on West Africa W...| West Africa Weekly
Tanzania’s president has come under criticism after posting a series of campaign messages on X (formerly Twitter), despite the platform remaining inaccessible to most citizens in the country| West Africa Weekly
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, reinstating Nigeria's old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.”| West Africa Weekly
The FG has recently banned the establishment of new federal universities, alongside the approval of nine new private universities.| West Africa Weekly
Foreign intelligence agencies and foreign-funded foundations are directly involved in drafting Nigeria’s health and food laws. West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Niger’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad, Yaou Sangaré Bakary, paid a working visit to Venezuela on Monday, October 1, where he was received by President Nicolás Maduro| West Africa Weekly
The 2024 season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), titled 'No Loose Guard!', premiered on Sunday night, introducing 28 contestants to viewers| West Africa Weekly
A coalition of opposition figures, have formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its unified political platform to contest the 2027 general elections| West Africa Weekly
Chief of Defence Staff, has sounded an urgent alarm. The twin ills of poverty and hunger are no longer mere social issues but have surged to the forefront as national security threats. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
News Tinubu’s 65th Independence Broadcast Promises A ‘New Dawn,’ But Nigerians See Only Darkness And Despair| West Africa Weekly
Fresh fears of insecurity gripped Karongi town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday as suspected members of a new terrorist group, known as the ‘Mahmuda’ group - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
In President Bola Tinubu's national broadcast to mark Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2025, he painted a picture of a nation poised for economic recovery and social renewal.| West Africa Weekly
Nigeria to Sit Out Oscars 2026 as NOSC Votes "No Submission" For Nollywood, the NOSC decision rekindles a too-familiar debate about the gap between indigenous success, streaming visibility, and the very creative and technical standards the Academy prizes| West Africa Weekly
The heartwarming debut by Nigeria-British director Akinola Davies Jr, won a Caméra d'Or Special Mention at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival — West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
My Father's Shadow, the first Nigerian movie to earn a Caméra d’Or Special Mention at Cannes Film Festival had its Nigerian premiere.| West Africa Weekly
Tems launches the Leading Vibe Initiative, a mentorship and training program aimed at empowering young African women in music with tools, support, and industry access - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced its 2025 nominees, spotlighting African heavyweights - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
The Tinubu regime cancels Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark Nigeria's 65th Anniversary. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially become a voting member of the Recording Academy, giving him a direct say in the outcome of the Grammy Awards ahead of the 2026 edition. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
West Africa Weekly covers the region's most important news stories, key exclusives, investigative pieces and much more.| West Africa Weekly
As Nigeria’s Central Bank clings to its benchmark interest rate of 27.5%, the country’s economic engine is sputtering. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Staff members of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in Abuja barricaded the entrance to the FCTA Secretariat on Monday morning, demanding the immediate removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory—West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
A leaked memo from the Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that Nigeria’s intelligence agency had warned of planned attacks on several communities in Benue and Nasarawa states, nearly a month before over 200 people were killed in brutal assaults in Guma LGA, Benue. West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Niger Ministry of Petroleum announced that oil revenues have tripled over the past four year. 2024, a national record - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
MAN has cautioned against interpreting the nominal expansion of Nigeria's rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as evidence of significant economic progress - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Six Nigerian Law School students travelling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Yola campus in Adamawa State have been abducted by suspected gunmen. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Residents of Lagos State and parts of Ogun State will experience a daily power outage lasting nine hours over 25 days. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Niger authorities have destroyed record quantity of illicit drugs worth more than 420m CFA francs ($714,000 approximately)during a public ceremony held on Wednesday in the city of Dosso.| West Africa Weekly
Gbenga Kayode, best known for his work as the director of Big Brother Naija, is taking a giant step into Nigeria’s movie scene with his first-ever feature film, Bendel Girl - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
FCT Abuja, the seat of Nigeria’s federal government, has seen its public primary schools shut down for over two months due to a prolonged strike, which began on March 24, 2025 - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
A mere entrepôt, formerly occupied by the British imperial crown, was turned to a mega city-state by a group of nation-building marshals spearheaded by Lee Kuan Yew - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
Despite a slight drop in Nigeria’s inflation rate, many Nigerians are yet to feel any real change in the cost of living. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
The Presidency of Faso’s football team, also known as “PréFaso,” has secured a 3-1 victory over a star-studded team of Burkinabè football professionals and legends. The friendly match, now a yearly tradition, marks the third consecutive win for PréFaso in what has become a symbolic showcase of unity, pride, and sporting spirit. - West Africa Weekly| West Africa Weekly
