West africa news now
Here are some recent news updates from West Africa:
Nigeria
- The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to tackle the country's high rate of out-of-school children. The initiative, called "Safe Schools Initiative", aims to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for children. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a new discovery of oil in the country's Niger Delta region. The discovery is expected to increase the country's oil production capacity. (Source: Premium Times)
Ghana
- The Ghanaian government has launched a new program to provide free healthcare to all citizens. The program, called "National Health Insurance Scheme", aims to provide universal healthcare coverage to all Ghanaians. (Source: Ghana Web)
- The Ghanaian police have arrested several suspects in connection with a recent bank robbery in the country's capital, Accra. The suspects are believed to be members of a notorious gang. (Source: Graphic Online)
Senegal
- The Senegalese government has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture in the country. The initiative, called "Green Revolution", aims to increase agricultural productivity and reduce poverty in rural areas. (Source: Seneweb)
- The Senegalese football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Guinea in a recent match. (Source: Goal.com)
Côte d'Ivoire
- The Ivorian government has launched a new program to promote economic development in the country's rural areas. The program, called "Rural Development Program", aims to provide financial support to small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs. (Source: Abidjan.net)
- The Ivorian football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Niger in a recent match. (Source: BBC Sport)
Mali
- The Malian government has launched a new initiative to promote peace and stability in the country. The initiative, called "National Dialogue", aims to bring together different stakeholders to discuss the country's political and security challenges. (Source: MaliWeb)
- The Malian army has launched a new operation to combat terrorism in the country's northern region. The operation, called "Operation Koundou", aims to eliminate terrorist groups and restore peace to the region. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Other news
- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new program to promote regional integration and economic development in the region. The program, called "ECOWAS Vision 2050", aims to create a single market and customs union in the region. (Source: ECOWAS)
- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a new program to promote infrastructure development in West Africa. The program, called "Infrastructure Development Program", aims to provide financial support to countries in the region to develop their infrastructure. (Source: AfDB)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from West Africa.