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fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Senegal's navy intercepts 201 migrants on Atlantic route to Europe

Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from sweeping US aid cuts

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting West African leaders to discuss cooperation amid significant U.S. aid cuts impacting the region.
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Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Adjaye Associates Designs International Children's Cancer Research Centre in Ghana

The ICCRC is the first center in West Africa dedicated to treating childhood cancers, aiming to improve survival rates significantly.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Rihanna and The Weeknd champion causes in Africa. The billionaire stakeholder behind their labels faces corruption allegations there

Vincent Bolloré's empire in West Africa faces serious corruption accusations amidst global humanitarian efforts by artists like Rihanna and Bono.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Omenai Gallery Presents Tariq Oliver and Kwaku Osei Owusu Achim for 2025 EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO 2025 features emerging West African artists, Tariq Oliver and Kwaku Osei Owusu Achim, exploring identity through art.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How Audiomack became an unlikely Spotify competitor

Audiomack has become the leading music streaming service in Africa, outperforming larger competitors like Spotify and Apple Music.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Gozem nets $30M to expand vehicle financing, digital banking in Francophone Africa | TechCrunch

Gozem aims to be a super-app by expanding services beyond ride-hailing to support drivers financially.
World news
fromWIRED
5 months ago

Why Is Chocolate So Expensive Right Now?

West African countries face challenges in cacao production due to climate change, threatening a $100 billion chocolate industry.
World news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

How we reported these stories

Journalists faced significant risks and challenges while reporting from the Sahel, yet managed to capture vital stories of local struggles for peace and stability.
fromWIRED
8 months ago

The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

Rich nations waste $60 billion annually in critical metals by neglecting e-waste recycling, while dangerous recycling jobs flourish in West Africa.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
9 months ago

In the face of economic uncertainty, Art x Lagos focuses on non-commercial programming

"It's just been a few hours in [but] I think it's a great year so far, because it's more concise. You speak much more with the collectors and there's a personal interaction with everybody."
Design
fromPrivacy International
10 months ago

"When Spiders Share Webs": Unveiling privacy threats of EU-funded INTERPOL policing programme in West Africa

The briefing outlines the significant risks associated with the implementation of INTERPOL's interoperable policing and biometric technologies in West Africa, particularly their potential to compromise human rights and privacy.
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Education
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa DW 09/24/2024

Ongoing conflicts in West and Central Africa have severely disrupted the education of millions of children, primarily due to violence against schools.
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