France grapples with waning influence in West Africa
Orano — which is itself 90% owned by the French state — holds a 63% stake in Somair. The rest of the uranium venture is controlled by Niger's state-run Sopamin. Orano has…
Nigeria ‘dirty fuel’ corruption allowing toxic petrol
Three European companies are being accused of dumping what's called 'dirty fuel' in West Africa. A Swiss watchdog says the blended petrol products contain high levels of sulphur and other toxins not…
TechPlus to boost innovations in West Africa – Kazeem Abimbola
Kazeem Abimbola, Chief Executive Tech+ speaks on how the conference connects developers with investors to help birth their innovative ideas.…
Searching for the last lions in Nigeria
Finding a lion in Nigeria's Yankari Game reserve is no mean feat, with just 400 lions remaining in West Africa and no simple solution to saving the ones that remain.…
Searching for the last lions in Nigeria
Finding a lion in Nigeria's Yankari Game reserve is no mean feat, with just 400 lions remaining in West Africa and no simple solution to saving the ones that remain.…
Niger fights back against ‘curse’ of fistula
Obstetric fistula affects around a million of the world's poorest women, and is widespread in the West African nation of Niger, which has the highest birthrate in the world. The condition is…
Niger fights back against ‘curse’ of fistula
Obstetric fistula affects around a million of the world's poorest women, and is widespread in the West African nation of Niger, which has the highest birthrate in the world. The condition is…
S.A & Nigeria: Ironing out ‘testy’ relations
South Africa's testy relationship with Nigeria has come into sharp focus with President Jacob Zuma's official two-day visit to the West African country which ends later on today…
S.A & Nigeria: Ironing out ‘testy’ relations
South Africa's testy relationship with Nigeria has come into sharp focus with President Jacob Zuma's official two-day visit to the West African country which ends later on today…