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Ghana just launched construction of West Africa's largest float glass manufacturing facility, creating nearly 6,000 jobs and marking a major shift from importing to producing. The $250 million investment represents one of the biggest industrial projects in the nation's history.
Ghana has the potential to turn agricultural leftovers into clean jet fuel, helping aviation reach net-zero emissions by 2050. A new international study shows the West African nation's crop residues and existing infrastructure could launch a sustainable aviation fuel industry.
A Nigerian tech startup that builds drones just signed a deal with the country's military to manufacture advanced security systems locally. The partnership aims to strengthen Nigeria's defense capabilities while creating a new tech manufacturing hub in West Africa.
Senegal just put 121 fully electric buses on the road, all powered by sunshine instead of fossil fuels. Drivers who once relied on cars are choosing these clean buses, slashing emissions and proving green transportation works in West Africa.
West African leaders just committed to giving women and young people real political power, not just symbolic seats. Ghana hosted a four-day summit that ended with concrete plans to transform who gets to make decisions across the region.
Ghana just commissioned Africa's largest steel manufacturing facility, a game-changing expansion that will slash the nation's foreign steel imports by up to 30% while creating thousands of jobs. The B5 Plus plant now powers a bold vision: manufacturing for Africa, by Africa.
Senegal is taking bold action against climate change with a new national plan targeting methane and short-lived climate pollutants. The West African nation is strengthening its environmental ministry's capacity to identify pollution sources and develop solutions through 2027.
Nigeria just made history by chairing the UN's most important peacekeeping committee for a record 54th time since 1972. The achievement highlights the West African nation's decades-long commitment to global peace.
Nigeria transformed what started as threats of military action from President Trump into a cooperative security partnership. Within three months, the two nations moved from hostile accusations to joint military training and intelligence sharing.
Ghana's police are teaming up with Nigerian transport operators to stop human trafficking before victims cross borders. The partnership trains drivers and station workers to spot warning signs and report suspicious activity.
West Africa spends $2 billion importing fish each year, but Côte d'Ivoire is changing that with bold investments in homegrown aquaculture. The coastal nation is launching research hubs and training programs that could benefit 700,000 people while creating thousands of jobs.
Ghana's Ashanti Region is making measurable progress on multiple fronts, from enhanced security for traditional leaders to major road upgrades that are easing congestion and boosting trade. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised the Regional Coordinating Council for coordinated improvements touching everything from drainage systems to community safety.
The University of Ghana has claimed the top spot in West Africa and ranks 8th across Sub-Saharan Africa in the inaugural 2026 QS regional rankings. The achievement showcases the university's growing academic reputation and commitment to sustainable development.
Four police officers at a highway checkpoint in Ghana found a bag containing $85,000 in cash and tracked down the owner to return every cent. Their act of integrity is restoring faith in public service across West Africa.
After years of water shortages, Sekondi-Takoradi will see its water supply jump from 6 to 22 million gallons daily when a major plant upgrade finishes this spring. The project is 98% complete and will finally meet the growing city's needs.
Kemi Busari from DUBAWA Nigeria just earned a seat on the committee guiding fact-checking across an entire continent. His election shows how West Africa is stepping up to protect truth in the digital age.
Two West African nations are joining forces to protect their shared coastline from rising seas and climate threats. The groundbreaking project aims to save livelihoods for millions while creating a model other countries can follow.
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American military personnel are arriving in Nigeria to help local forces tackle armed insurgent groups threatening communities across the country's northern regions. The mission focuses on training and intelligence support to protect civilians caught in the crossfire.
West Africa's largest exam body just processed results for over 65,000 students who took their high school exams entirely on computers. The shift to digital testing is helping Nigeria tackle cheating while making exams more accessible.
The world's second-largest food exporter is bringing cutting-edge farming technology to West Africa's biggest economy. Agrofood Nigeria 2026 will connect Dutch innovation with Nigerian ambition to build a competitive food future.
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