Jonathan Bids Farewell to Ex-Sierra Leone President After 2 Years in Nigeria
Abuja and Freetown — In a quiet yet profoundly symbolic diplomatic moment that reverberated across the West African subregion, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan personally bade farewell to former Sierra Leonean...
Ex-Sierra Leone President Returns Home From Nigeria After Treason Case Discontinued
Freetown — In a development that carries profound political, legal, and social reverberations across the Mano River Union and the wider West African sub-region, former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma touched d...
Nigeria Facilitates Safe Return of Ex-Sierra Leone President
In a significant diplomatic and political development that reverberates across the West African subregion, former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma has safely returned to his homeland following an extended perio...
UNHCR Angola Operation Overview - August 2026
FREETOWN — As the geopolitical and humanitarian landscapes of West and Central Africa continue to experience profound shifts, the latest operational metrics released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (...
Benin: West Africa Seasonal Monitor: Rainy season progresses with localized deficits across the Sahel, August 31, 2026
FREETOWN — As the critical month of August 2026 draws to a close, West Africa finds itself at a meteorological and agricultural crossroads. New agrometeorological tracking data compiled across the region reveals a comple...
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Côte d'Ivoire — Rapport du système d'alertes du suivi des mouvements de transhumance – Région du Bounkani (avril – juillet 2026)
Freetown, Sierra Leone — As West Africa continues to navigate complex socio-economic transformations, climate pressures, and security dynamics, transnational phenomena such as pastoral transhumance remain central to the...
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Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks
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Ex-Sierra Leone President Returns Home From Nigeria After Treason Case Discontinued
Freetown — In a development that carries profound political, legal, and social reverberations across the Mano River Union and the wider West African sub-region, former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma touched d...
UNHCR Angola Operation Overview - August 2026
FREETOWN — As the geopolitical and humanitarian landscapes of West and Central Africa continue to experience profound shifts, the latest operational metrics released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (...
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As regional migration patterns shift across the African continent, new operational overviews released by international protection agencies shine a revealing light on the intricate, multi-directional displacement dynamics...
Côte d'Ivoire — Suivi des Mouvements de Transhumance - Suivi des flux (avril – juillet 2026)
FREETOWN — As the rainy season takes hold across West Africa in mid-2026, a comprehensive new transhumance tracking initiative has laid bare the intricate, high-stakes choreography of cross-border pastoralism. Spanning C...
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Guinea-Bissau: West and Central Africa: Latest Events at a glance (18–24 August 2026)
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Jonathan Bids Farewell to Ex-Sierra Leone President After 2 Years in Nigeria
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Nigeria Facilitates Safe Return of Ex-Sierra Leone President
In a significant diplomatic and political development that reverberates across the West African subregion, former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma has safely returned to his homeland following an extended perio...
Benin: West Africa Seasonal Monitor: Rainy season progresses with localized deficits across the Sahel, August 31, 2026
FREETOWN — As the critical month of August 2026 draws to a close, West Africa finds itself at a meteorological and agricultural crossroads. New agrometeorological tracking data compiled across the region reveals a comple...
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Freetown — As agricultural monitoring frameworks across the African continent and wider global zones enter a critical transition phase, new international bulletins detailing desert locust tracking have brought renewed ur...
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Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry
Nairobi, Kenya — Across the bustling neighborhoods of Nairobi, the sprawling tea estates of Kericho, and the arid pastoralist lands of Kajiado, a quiet economic tremor is reshaping the daily routines of millions. K...
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