West Africa: News, Politics, Economy and Culture
Welcome to the West Africa tag on CottonCandi News. Here you get fast updates and plain explanations about the region — from election nights and cabinet changes to business deals, security incidents and culture. We cover the big players like Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal, and the quieter stories from countries like Benin, Sierra Leone and The Gambia. If it matters in the region, you’ll find it here.
Want clear context? Every article begins with the essentials: who, what, when and why it matters. We group stories by country and by topic so you can follow a single nation or watch a trend across borders. Use the filters to find politics, business, security, sports or culture. You can also subscribe to alerts for urgent updates.
What you’ll find here
Politics and governance: election results, coalition talks, court rulings and ECOWAS actions. Expect timelines and the names you need to know. Security and the Sahel: reports on insurgency, coups, peace deals and humanitarian impacts. Economy and business: oil and cocoa news, trade deals, foreign investment, infrastructure projects and job trends. Culture and society: music, film, festivals and community stories that show everyday life across cities and rural areas.
How to use this tag page
Look first at the top stories for breaking items. Each headline links to a full article with quotes, local sources and official statements when available. Use country tags to narrow down coverage. If you need background, open our explainers — short reads that explain currency moves, regional treaties or past events behind today’s headlines.
If you follow business or investing, check the economy posts for data on GDP changes, major infrastructure loans and major corporate moves. For travel or safety, use the security posts and government advisories. Sports fans can track local leagues, big transfers and match reports. We also follow climate and environment news, like flooding or drought that affect farming and coastal towns.
We aim to report quickly and to verify before publishing. When errors happen we correct them and note the change. Our reporters and partners on the ground help us confirm facts and share first-hand accounts. If you have a tip or local photos from a West African town, send them to our newsroom — we read reader messages every day.
Looking for a quick weekly read? Check our roundups that list the top five stories, what changed, and what to watch next. That’s a fast way to stay informed without reading everything. Bookmark this tag, follow the topics you care about, and check back often — West Africa moves fast and we want to keep you up to speed.
