Epstein Made Efforts to Free the Son of Senegal’s Former President After Corruption Conviction Emails released by the U.S. Justice Department trace a years-long friendship between Jeffrey Epstein and Karim Wade — the son of Senegal’s former president — who was jailed for corruption.

#TomBarrack #FlavioBriatore #Sardinia #AlexanderZhukov #LeonidMinin

#Balkans #WestAfrica #MariusFortelni

#SierraLeone #Liberia

#CharlesTaylor #NaomiCampbell #VladislavDoronin #IvanaTrump #DeGrisogono

#UBS #CreditSuisse #Italy #GianniInfantino

#FIFA #WorldCup #ArasAgalarov #Qatar #PaoloZampolli

Fish heads seen through the net on a Senegalese-Chinese fishing boat during a high sea operation carried out by Senegalese authorities and Greenpeace. Image courtesy of Pierre Gleizes/Greenpeace.

[6/6] Les hautes mers couvrent près de la moitié de la planète mais restent peu gouvernées. Leur protection nécessite des accords multilatéraux, des financements internationaux et une gouvernance partagée à grande échelle. #geography #HighSeasTreaty #MAP #WestAfrica

With high seas treaty in place, West African countries plan for protected area With the High Seas Treaty coming into force in January, efforts to establish protected areas in the marine spaces that lie beyond countries’ jurisdiction are gaining momentum — including one off the c...

[1/6] En Afrique de l’O, explique Victoria Schneider, des États de la #CEDEAO veulent créer une aire marine protégée en haute mer. Le projet s’appuie sur le traité #BBNJ entré en vigueur en 2026 pour protéger des espaces océaniques hors juridictions nationales. #geography #HighSeasTreaty #WestAfrica

Tracking the footsteps of West Africa's prehistoric metalworkers Despite decades of archaeological research, the origins of iron metallurgy in sub-Saharan Africa remain largely unclear. Yet this technological revolution—crucial for producing efficient agricultural tools—emerged there at least 3,000 years ago. While investigating an archaeological site in eastern Senegal, an international team led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) uncovered exceptionally well-preserved remains of an ironworking workshop dating back to the 4th century BCE and used for nearly eight centuries. The discovery, published in African Archaeological Review, provides new insights into late prehistoric metallurgical practices in Africa.

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Tracking the footsteps of #WestAfrica's prehistoric metalworkers
The discovery of a 2,400-year-old #metalworking workshop in Senegal provides new insights into the history of #iron production in #Africa.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1122132

#science #archaeology

She hopes this approach will determine whether remnant populations persist and identify critical habitats to guide targeted conservation.

Read more about Kayla’s project here: saveourseas.com/project/sear...

📷: Peter Kyne

#saveourseasfoundation #SOSF2026Projects #WestAfrica #sawfish

See 15 Images of Wondrous West Africa From the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Journey to Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso and many more nations through this gallery of the people, culture and wildlife of the region

"From afar, the diverse people of West Africa may seem to belong to one culture or tribe. However, with more than 100 ethnic groups in Ghana and upwards of 300 in Nigeria, where 500-plus languages are spoken, each country is unique."
🌍📸👩🏾‍🦱👳🏿‍♂️🌄🏞️🐒🐐 #Photography #WestAfrica #Smithsonian #People #Culture

See 15 Images of Wondrous West Africa From the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Journey to Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso and many more nations through this gallery of the people, culture and wildlife of the region

See 15 Images of Wondrous West Africa From the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest: Journey to Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso and many more nations through this gallery of the people, culture and wildlife… @SmithsonianMag #WestAfrica #Smithsonian #TravelPhotography #CulturalHeritage #WildlifePhotography

Niger - TV Channels & Live Streams Online Guide | Squid TV Niger - TV channels and live streams, including national and regional television networks with publicly available online streaming platforms.

Explore TV in Niger: Updated Channel Guide
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Discover television channels from Niger, featuring a mix of French-language broadcasting along with local languages such as Hausa.

#Niger #Niamey #WestAfrica #French #Hausa #WorldTV

Cocoa farmers cut down trees for short-term gain, but keeping them is important – here’s why#Chocolate #Cocoa #Deforestation #Farming #WestAfrica

Why this matters: Coastal ecosystems protect livelihoods and biodiversity, but need better data and local action.

In Senegal’s Saloum Delta, GRID-Arendal supports mangrove restoration, seagrass research, and sustainable livelihoods with communities and authorities.

#OceanAction #WestAfrica

A short little “did you know” fun historical fact on West African griots.

#TAIKinspires #DidYouKnow #AfricanHistory #Griot #OralTradition #WestAfrica #AfricanCulture #UntoldStories #Storytelling #CulturalHeritage #IndigenousKnowledge #HistoryMatters

Energy Security from the Middle East to West Africa Most of the current discussions around energy security is centred around the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted the Middle East in a way that is in...

With a crucial chokepoint blocked, access to oil and gas from the Gulf States has created an energy crisis. Countries are looking for options and Nigeria is interested in helping diversify the supply chain.

#MiddleEast #WestAfrica #Oil #EnergySecurity

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Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius The Common Hippopotamus, or Hippo, is a powerful and enduring symbol of Africa’s rivers and wetlands. Once common throughout all of Africa and the revered subjects of African folklore —their popula…

#Hippos secrete red sweat to stay cool in #WestAfrica 🦛 Although #herbivores, parents fiercely protect infants leading to conflict with people. #PalmOil and #tobacco #deforestation are threats. #BoycottPalmOil 🌴⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social palmoildetectives.com/2022/06/29/h...

Black and white illustration of the objects listed in the title, arranged with the umbrella canopy above everything like a gruesome Tiffany lamp

No one ever expects an umbrella to be adorned with jawbones, do they? (Or maybe, just maybe, accuracy wasn't the main goal for this book.)

<<The Jaw Umbrella, Gelelé's Stool, Guns, Sticks, Swords, etc.>>
Illustration from the 1874 European book "Dahomey as it […]

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“Exile must not become the norm”: West African journalists warn In recent years, democracy in West Africa has faced serious setbacks. Countries in the Sahel region, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, and others like Guinea and Guinea-Bissau have experienced military…

#WestAfrica 🌍 As coups and reprisals force journalists into exile, MFWA warns that shrinking civic space and retaliation against investigative reporting are fuelling a deepening crisis for democratic accountability.

From the vibrant culture of Cotonou to the historical sites of Ouidah, Benin is waiting for you. 🌴✨

Ready to explore? Head to benin-e-visa.com to start your journey!
#ExploreBenin #WestAfrica #BeninEVisa #Wanderlust

A street scene in Anecho (today: Aného), a town in Little Popo, State Museums of Berlin, Ethnological Museum /CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, https://recherche.smb.museum/detail/616802/togo--anecho-----.

New perspectives on #ColonialHistory in #Togo : How African actors shaped german colonial rule in Klein Popo 1885-1914 through local agency. A lecture by Leo Keutner @humboldtuni.bsky.social

24 Mar | 2 PM | GHI #Paris & Zoom

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#WestAfrica #ColonialBorders #Chefferie

Ann Rovere: The History of Slavery & Travel in West Africa : Indybay 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96866000454?pwd=rB2lcFckBL8wfWIZaWROT2v86bBDa1.1 Meeting ID: 968 6600 0454 Passcode: 336136

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My former colleague Hamza Diman @unibayreuth just published his wonderful book:

Hamza Diman (2026): "Fuelwood, Lomé and the State: 1907-2025", Langaa

If you are interested in the history of #energy #wood #fuel #africa #WestAfrica #togo #Lomé you should definitely read this!

Order it here […]

Check out our weekly story on the state of peace around the world, featuring updates on #SouthSudan, #DRC, and #WestAfrica.

Read here:
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Inside Benin's Voodoo Heartland: Exploring West Africa's Ancient Spiritual Tradition The rich tapestry of Benin's cultural heritage, where Voodoo rituals bring the past to life in a mesmerizing dance of tradition and belief.

The rich tapestry of Benin's cultural heritage, where Voodoo rituals bring the past to life in a mesmerizing dance of tradition and belief.
#Benin #WestAfrica #VoodooCulture #AdventureTravel

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A New Era in Tehran: Mojtaba Khamenei Steps Into Power as Global Eyes Turn Toward Regional Security.

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#Iran #GlobalNews #Geopolitics #MiddleEastUpdate #BreakingNews #naijasky #Nigeria #Ghana #LegalNews #AdministrativeLaw #BreakingNews #WestAfrica

A New Era in Tehran: Mojtaba Khamenei Steps Into Power as Global Eyes Turn Toward Regional Security.

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#Iran #GlobalNews #Geopolitics #MiddleEastUpdate #BreakingNews #naijasky #Nigeria #Ghana #LegalNews #AdministrativeLaw #BreakingNews #WestAfrica

🇬🇭🇳🇬 | This week, we welcomed HE Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and HE Amb. Yusuf Tuggar to explore strategies for rebuilding regional order in #WestAfrica and security in the #Sahel.

Read the highlights: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/nige...
Watch the event: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

#CHAfrica

Dalaroo strikes high-grade gold in Côte d'Ivoire Perth explorer Dalaroo Metals confirms 17.95g/t gold from initial sampling at Bondoukou project in West Africa's Birimian greenstone belt.

Dalaroo strikes high-grade gold in Côte d'Ivoire

#GoldExploration #AusExplorer #Mining #WestAfrica #AusNews

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-09-dalar...

Happy #InternationalWomensDay

Our work is inspired and driven by the incredible women across our Unit whose dedication strengthens our leadership in health research in #Gambia and #WestAfrica.

#IWD2026
#GiveToGain
#WomenInScience
#HealthResearch

Ghana Air Force Receives First Airbus H175M Helicopter in Fleet Upgrade Ghana Air Force begins fleet modernization with first Airbus H175M delivery under a €125M deal, enhancing search and rescue and transport capabilities.

Ghana Air Force received its first Airbus H175M helicopter as part of a €125M deal for four helicopters, enhancing SAR and troop transport. The move follows a 2025 crash and aims to improve safety and operational range. #GhanaAirForce #Airbus #WestAfrica
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Liberia’s First Export Hub Takes Shape as APM Terminals and GLS Group Join Forces at Monrovia APM Terminals and GLS Group are building Liberia's first #ExportProcessingCentre at the #FreportOfMonrovia, targeting #MSMEs with cargo consolidation, EU compliance testing and a digitised #LRA workflow to unlock duty-free #EUTrade access. #WestAfrica #logistics

APM Terminals and GLS Group are building Liberia's first #ExportProcessingCentre at the #FreportOfMonrovia, targeting #MSMEs with cargo consolidation, EU compliance testing and a digitised #LRA workflow to unlock duty-free #EUTrade access. #WestAfrica #logistics

Cover for "The Wisdom of West African Healers: Lessons for a Troubled World."

03/17/2026 - What can the world learn from the healing practices of West Africa in this global climate? We welcome Paul Stoller to present, "The Wisdom of West African Healers: Lessons for a Troubled World." Register today! tinyurl.com/stoller-cfas26

#westafrica #healers #africans #learning

China seizes 'military vacuum' in Africa following Western retreat - Yes Punjab News China expands its military footprint in Africa as Sahel nations and Western-aligned states procure Chinese defence systems amid a regional security vacuum.

China seizes 'military vacuum' in Africa following Western retreat yespunjab.com?p=224186

#ChinaAfrica #SahelSecurity #Geopolitics #ChinaMilitary #AfricaDefence #WestAfrica #BurkinaFaso #Mali #Senegal #Ghana #GlobalSecurity #ArmsTrade #FOCAC #StrategicInfluence #WorldNews