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West Africa

West Africa is a subregion of the African continent bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west, the Sahara Desert to the north, and the central African highlands to the east. It comprises 16 countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Niger, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. The region is home to more than 400-million people and represents one of Africa's most economically diverse areas. West Africa's economy is anchored by significant natural resource endowments, including oil and gas reserves in Nigeria and Ghana, gold and other minerals across the Sahel belt, and cocoa production in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. The region also supports substantial agricultural activity, with crops ranging from cashews and palm oil to cotton and rubber. Major regional institutions include the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), which promotes economic integration and political stability across member states. The mining sector plays a particularly important role in countries such as Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso, where gold extraction contributes significantly to export earnings and government revenue. West Africa's strategic position along major shipping routes and its growing consumer markets have attracted increasing foreign investment in infrastructure, telecommunications and manufacturing. The region faces development challenges including infrastructure deficits, political instability in some areas and the need for economic diversification, but continues to register notable growth in sectors such as technology, financial services and renewable energy.

West Africa News


Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals
Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals
24th July 2026

The packaging industry across West Africa continues to evolve, driven by expanding consumer markets, rising demand for more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions, and advances in automation... 


Resolute MD and CEO Chris Eger
Resolute drilling expands ABC mineral resource to over 3Moz of contained gold
22nd July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Resolute Mining has expanded the mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its 100%-owned ABC project, in northwest Côte d’Ivoire. Since acquiring ABC in 2025, Resolute has completed over 31... 


Procurement Pay Rises as Talent Competition Heats Up
22nd July 2026

South African procurement and supply professionals are enjoying their strongest salary growth in years, but employers face mounting pressure to attract and retain skilled talent in an increasingly... 


Schneider Electric next gen motor management solution TeSys Tera now in West Africa
Schneider Electric next gen motor management solution TeSys Tera now in West Africa
16th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its TeSys Tera motor management solution across the West African market. With enhanced motor protection,... 


New SI programme strengthens Schneider Electric’s partner ecosystem across Africa
New SI programme strengthens Schneider Electric’s partner ecosystem across Africa
14th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, will soon officially launch its new System Integrator (SI) Programme – SI Energise 2.0 – which will mark a major change in how the company... 


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Toubani secures financing for Mali project construction
13th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Toubani Resources has secured and finalised a $208-million (A$302-million) binding funding package comprising a $160-million (A$232-million) gold stream and a $48-million (A$70-million)... 


a remotely set up modular emulsions manufacturing plant designed by BME
Modular emulsion plants benefit remote mines
10th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME’s modular emulsion manufacturing plants are addressing the extreme and remote conditions of the African mining sector, as they reduce exposure... 


A generic image of the Akoko mining project in West Africa
Hamak Strategy announces amended funding package, strengthening flexibility
2nd July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Gold exploration company Hamak Strategy has entered into an amendment and restatement of its existing funding arrangements with institutional investor YA II PN, a subsidiary of global asset manager... 


Guinea Mines Minister Bouna Sylla
Guinea plans regional gold refining hub as West African race intensifies
29th June 2026 By: Reuters

Guinea aims to become a regional gold refining hub, its mines minister said, joining a broader push by West African producers to process bullion locally rather than exporting it to the Middle East... 


Gold processing plant
Assafou gold project, Côte d’Ivoire
26th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Assafou is considered to be one of the most significant gold discoveries made in West Africa over the past decade.  


FLS partners with miners across the full lifecycle of operations
FLS Strengthens Its African Mining Strategy Ahead of Electra Mining Africa 2026
24th June 2026

As mining operations across Africa continue to focus on productivity, improved sustainability and operational efficiency, FLS is strengthening its regional strategy through closer customer... 


West Africa packaging sector to receive boost from Propak West Africa 2026
West Africa packaging sector to receive boost from Propak West Africa 2026
19th June 2026

The future of the African packaging and print industry looks promising, with the market projected to grow over the next five years, providing strong opportunities for businesses involved in... 


An image of a logistics channel for a ship transporting modular buildings and containers
Modular camp rapidly set up for iron-ore mine
19th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

A major iron-ore operation in West Africa is rapidly expanding, and modular building solutions company Bolt Modular is helping it keep pace, reports Bolt Modular MD Nick Alexander. Bolt Modular is... 


Digital services poised to play a defining role in operational resilience across West Africa
Digital services poised to play a defining role in operational resilience across West Africa
18th June 2026

By: Nnadozie Ogbuehi - Vice President for Services, SSA at Schneider Electric Across West Africa, organisations are increasingly rethinking how they manage critical assets and operational... 


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PFS confirms ‘compelling’ economics of Turaco’s Côte d’Ivoire project
17th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The results of a prefeasibility study (PFS) on ASX-listed Turaco Gold’s Afema gold project, in south-east Côte d’Ivoire, identify several opportunities to further improve the already compelling... 


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Omnia delivers strong performance in challenging period
8th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Omnia achieved a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, with its diversified business model and execution in its Agriculture and Mining segments enabling it to weather... 


Hands-on training and practical skills development ensure that FLS equips operational teams with the expertise and confidence needed to maintain equipment reliability, optimise performance and keep operations running at peak efficiency
FLS Strengthens West Africa Presence Through Service-Led Mining Partnerships
8th June 2026

As mining operations across West Africa place increasing pressure on plant reliability, cost control and long-term asset performance, FLS is strengthening its regional presence by positioning... 


Schneider Electric introduces next-generation BlokSeT switchboard for advanced, reliable power distribution in West Africa
8th June 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its next-generation BlokSeT low-voltage (LV) switchboard for the West African marketplace. The switchboard... 


Gold nuggets
GoldStone pleased with development progress at Sierra Leone project
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed GoldStone Resources says significant progress is being made by MinCorp – a private company in Sierra Leone developing several small-scale gold mining licences – in establishing... 


Supplier ready to engage, showcase at WAMPEX
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As a global supplier of engineering solutions for minerals and mining applications, Weir is preparing to showcase its range of solutions for the mining sector at the West African Mining and Power... 


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