West Africa
16 countries, reported by correspondents on the ground and verified against the source registry.
467.8M
UN World Population Prospects
USD 682bn
Nominal, current prices
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AfCFTA members clear phase three tariff schedules, unlocking 4,000 product lines
Trade ministers signed off on the third tranche of tariff concessions, extending duty-free treatment to processed goods that had stalled for two years.
Ghana's electoral commission begins certifying constituency results
Returning officers have declared results in 214 of 276 constituencies. The360Africa News is verifying each declaration against polling-station returns.
Nigeria overhauls fintech licensing, tightening capital rules for payment firms
The central bank raised minimum capital thresholds and introduced a tiered licence structure for payment service providers.
African federations send record delegation to the world championships
Twenty-eight national federations qualified athletes, the widest continental representation recorded.
Remittance costs to Africa fall below 6% for the first time
Digital corridors and new licensing pushed average transfer costs down, though rural cash-out remains expensive.
Sahel food security outlook worsens ahead of the lean season
Analysts moved three regions to crisis classification, citing rainfall deficits and market disruption.