Mauritania

Washington quietly reshapes its anti-drug strategy

Doug Burgum to scout critical mineral opportunities on planned West Africa trip

The powerful US interior secretary, a former North Dakota governor who has taken a leading role on energy and critical minerals, is considering a trip to the continent in the coming months.

Julius Maada Bio set for another year at the helm of ECOWAS

Despite a record at the regional organisation that has drawn widespread criticism, Sierra Leone's president is expected to be reappointed for a further year when ECOWAS holds its summit in Freetown on 19 July, in the absence of any alternative candidate.