#West Africa

Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have committed to enhancing military cooperation to tackle security challenges and foster peace in West Africa. This agreement was reached during discussions between Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau.

Female Parliamentarians in West Africa, organized by the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA), are working to combat political marginalization and improve female representation in political decision-making. This initiative follows concerns over inadequate female participation in politics and policy-making. An Executive Masterclass held on June 25, 2026, focused on strategies for building the next generation of female leaders in the region.

President Bola Tinubu has called for West African nations to focus on industrialisation and develop a production-driven regional economy. This statement was made during the inauguration of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) headquarters in Abuja, according to Ripples Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has called for West African nations to enhance industrialisation and develop a production-driven economy, emphasizing that the inauguration of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) headquarters in Abuja should motivate a renewed commitment to regional integration, peace, and prosperity. He was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning ceremony.

Nigeria, along with Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin Republic, has launched the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Management Authority. This new regional body is tasked with overseeing the development and operation of the $16 billion coastal highway project, which aims to connect major economic hubs in West Africa.

According to Soko Directory, South Africa continues to play a significant role in Africa's wealth landscape, but its dominance is gradually decreasing. The report highlights that East and West Africa are emerging as key contributors to the continent's next wealth boom.

According to The Conversation Africa, discussions around forced labor often focus on scam centers in West Africa, which are typically depicted with fortified complexes and armed guards. However, new research suggests that there are various forms of coercion involved in cybercrime, challenging the prevailing stereotypes and highlighting the complexity of the issue.