The AFRIWOCC Dream: Realising the Afrocentric mandate on climate change

By bringing together some of the best and brightest minds within the climate change, innovation, and sustainability space, Mrs. Bawumia has made sure that she has not left her foot off the pedal even after leaving office as the second lady. Samira...

Oyetola Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Maritime Safety and Security

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring safety, security, and sustainable development within Nigeria’s maritime domain. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement...

Journalists trained to strengthen reporting on Maritime Security and Blue Economy in Gulf of Guinea

By Paul Mamattah/Abigail Teye Enhanced Maritime Action in the Gulf of Guinea (EnMAR), in collaboration with the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute, with support from Expertise France, has organised a three-day workshop in Accra to train journalists...

Storms From Transition Belt And Gulf Of Guinea Expected To Cause Heavy Rains In These Areas

Ghana will experience widespread cloudy and rainy weather today as atmospheric disturbances sweep across the middle and transition belts. The Ghana Meteorological Agency reports that a rainstorm observed over these areas early this morning is...

Indore News: Nursing Students Gain New Perspective On Sustainability

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A group of 41 final-year B.Sc. nursing students from a private college, accompanied by their faculty members, visited the Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development in Sanawadiya as part of an educational tour....

Nigerian, French Navy Flag-off Exercise CROCODILE LIFT in Gulf of Guinea to Strengthen Amphibious Warfare Capabilities 

Chiemelie Ezeobi The Nigerian Navy, yesterday, officially flagged-off Exercise CROCODILE LIFT 2025, a large-scale multinational maritime security and amphibious exercise, deploying five ships, two helicopters, and detachments of the Nigerian Navy...

Albayrak Group Driving Modernization Of Ahmed Sékou Touré Airport

This visit is part of a close follow-up of the expansion and modernization program for the country’s main air hub. The project, implemented as a public–private partnership, has been entrusted to Albayrak Group, a Turkish conglomerate widely...

In Simandou, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore

Eléonore Sens, Agence France-Presse At the foot of the Simandou mountains in southeast Guinea's lush tropical forest, thousands of workers, trucks and excavators are digging up the hills. The verdant paradise is home to a gigantic mining project...

Brazilian Ambassador calls on Ghana’s climate minister ahead of COP30

The Brazilian Ambassador to Ghana, Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, paid a courtesy call on Seidu Issifu, Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability on October 8,2025. The meeting was joined by the Deputy Head of Mission, Micheal...

In Simandou mountains, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore

Guinea's Simandou mining project aims to provide a stream of much-needed revenue for the country and has resulted in construction of infrastructure (PATRICK MEINHARDT) At the foot of the Simandou mountains in southeast Guinea's lush tropical...

Guinean Ambassador highlights strengtheningties with Qatar at Independence Day reception

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha His Excellency Thierno Abdoulaye Sow, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to Qatar, has affirmed that bilateral relations with Qatar—established in 2019 and strengthened by the visit of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al...

Oyetola Reaffirms Nigeria’s Leadership Role in Strengthening Port State Control, Maritime Cooperation

Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to regional maritime cooperation and stronger port state control mechanisms as part of efforts to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection across West and Central Africa. ‎ ‎By Chimezie Godfrey ‎...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Attend Aqaba Process Summit in Rome to Address West Africa’s Security Crisis

Abuja, Nigeria – October 12, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Sunday for Rome, Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, a high-level summit focused on addressing West Africa’s...

Guinea’s 67th Independence Day celebrated in Doha

The embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Qatar, together with the Guinean community, celebrated the nation’s 67th Independence Day with a reception at the Sheraton Hotel. The ceremony was attended by HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki...

French Navy Initiative Tackles Gulf of Guinea Fishing Crisis

A conference at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre on October 1 brought together naval officers and maritime security experts to address illegal fishing practices that continue draining the Gulf of Guinea’s marine resources. The...

AFRIWOCC 2025 Opens with Continental Focus on Youth Climate Leadership

The Africa Women and Children Conference has convened in Accra today, bringing together ministers, development leaders, and youth advocates under a theme that places young Africans at the centre of climate solutions. Running through October 7 at...

Chinese demand for timber and wildlife in West Africa: Responding to the environmental and social impacts

Issue Brief October 6, 2025 • 8:30 am ET Print this page Chinese demand for timber and wildlife in West Africa: Responding to the environmental and social impacts By Ebagnerin Jérôme Tondoh, Roland Balgah, Caroline Costello, Moses Fayiah, Jean-Luc...

Chinese fishing in West Africa: Responding to the environmental and social impacts

Issue Brief October 6, 2025 • 8:30 am ET Print this page Chinese fishing in West Africa: Responding to the environmental and social impacts By Ebimboere Seiyafa, Awa Niang Fall, Ellis Adjei Adams, Kadidia Kane, Isa Elegbebe Olalekan, Kodjo...

Liberia and Guinea strengthen bond

Liberia and Guinea, two neighboring countries, have discussed enduring fraternity that holds them together, as the latter celebrated its 67th Independence Anniversary in Monrovia. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, Liberia; October 6, 2025 –...

‎Oyetola Pledges Stronger Maritime Governance, Safer Regional Waters ‎

‎ ‎ ‎Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has pledged to strengthen maritime governance, enhance regional cooperation, and ensure safer and cleaner waters across West and Central Africa. ‎ ‎He made this commitment at the 3rd...