Category: Latest News – West Africa

A passenger vessel carrying over 300 people capsized near Guhere, north of Obock, Djibouti, leaving at least 139 dead, including children, as the death toll continues to rise. The tragedy underscores the precarious conditions of informal maritime transport…

Continue reading Deadly migrant boat capsizing off Djibouti highlights growing safety crisis in West African waterways

Key developments: The region’s ore output is propelling it to become the fastest‑growing source of dry‑bulk cargo, with analysts estimating an extra 120 capesize vessels will be needed by 2030. Tradeviews projects shipments to jump 50% to over…

Continue reading West Africa’s mineral export boom set to drive a bulk‑shipping surge, but freight‑rate volatility looms

Key developments: Trade data shows the region’s five biggest exporters moved 160.1 million tonnes in the first eight months of 2026, a 25% year‑on‑year rise, with Liberia’s iron‑ore shipments almost doubling. UK consultancy Tradeviews projects that overall West African…

Continue reading West Africa’s mineral export boom drives a surge in dry‑bulk shipping, setting the stage for a major capesize fleet expansion.

Key developments: Tradeviews projects that West Africa’s ore shipments will grow 50% by 2030, reaching 303 million tonnes, with the Simandou iron‑ore project in Guinea at the forefront. Export volumes from five regional exporters rose 25% in the first…

Continue reading West African mineral export boom set to drive a surge in dry‑bulk shipping demand

Key developments: Tradeviews, a UK consultancy, projects that the region’s bulk shipments will jump 50% by 2030, moving from 303 million tonnes to an estimated 330 capesize‑equivalent vessels needed – an increase of about 120 capesizes from today. This surge…

Continue reading West Africa’s mineral export boom set to drive a massive surge in dry‑bulk shipping demand

Key developments: Niger is poised to receive a $200 million financial package from the International Monetary Fund, bolstering its fragile economy. At the same time, a legal showdown at the Court of Arbitration for Sport will determine the rightful…

Continue reading Niger Secures $200 Million IMF Package Amidst Regional Sports Dispute and New F1 Deal for Rwanda

Key developments: Niger has been approved for a $200 million financial package from the International Monetary Fund, aiming to stabilise its economy and address fiscal challenges. At the same time, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set…

Continue reading Niger Secures $200 Million IMF Package Amidst Ongoing CAF Dispute Over AFCON Title

Key developments: Rwanda has secured a decade‑long partnership with Formula 1, planning to stage Grand Prix events from the early 2030s. This will be the continent’s first F1 race since 1993, positioning Rwanda as a new motorsport hub in…

Continue reading Rwanda signs 10-year deal to host Formula 1 races, marking Africa’s first F1 event since 1993