West Africa

West Africa Security Alert: Coup Wave Fuels Region Wide Emergency

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West Africa Security Alert: Coup Wave Fuels Region Wide Emergency

West Africa has entered a period of heightened instability as a series of military interventions and attempted overthrows across the region triggers an unprecedented emergency response from the Economic Community of West African States. The regional bloc has warned that several member states now face elevated risks of constitutional disruption, urging coordinated action to protect democratic institutions and prevent a deepening cycle of insecurity. The latest incident involved an attempted power seizure in one West…

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Detty December Emerges as Growth Engine for West African Leisure Economies

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Detty December Emerges as Growth Engine for West African Leisure Economies

As the year draws to a close, cities across West Africa come alive — not just with festive spirit, but with significant economic energy. The seasonal phenomenon known as Detty December — a period of heightened celebrations, return‑home gatherings by diaspora communities, concerts, nightlife, and holiday tourism — continues to cement itself as a major driver of leisure‑economy growth in the region. In 2024 the economic impact was especially pronounced in Lagos, where official figures…

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