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African Studies and African Country Resources @ Pitt: West African Countries

This guide provides selected high-quality resources on the global, political, economic, social and cultural aspects of the continent of Africa and its countries. It features individual country pages as well as sources searchable by topic or country.

West Africa

The West Africa UN subregion includes the following countries:Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte D'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo . The region has a long history of post-colonial civil wars that have created an obstacle to economic development. In recent years peace has widely been achieved with the signing of treaties.
Other significant sources' country subdivsions include those arranged by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union.

Resources:

RSS Feed - Burkina Faso


  • Feb 7, 2018
  • Prices, Products and Priorities - Meeting Refugees' Energy Needs in Burkina Faso and Kenya This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 31, 2018
  • 'We're Here to Stay' - Vigilante Policing Spreading Across Burkina Faso This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 30, 2018
  • A Report's Conclusions, Presented On the Ground This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 26, 2018
  • CHAN 2018 - Quarter-Final Line-Up is Complete This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 16, 2018
  • The Teeth and the Tongue Must Co-Exist This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 16, 2018
  • Saul Badjie's Wife Remanded in Custody This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 16, 2018
  • In the NIA 9 Case - Court Denies Accused Persons Plea As Sis Deputy Director Testifies This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 16, 2018
  • Government Restores Semlex Contract for ID Card Production This link opens in a new window

    • RSS Feed - Ghinea-Bissau


  • Jan 27, 2018
  • Guinea Bow Out of CHAN With Heads High This link opens in a new window

    • RSS Feed - Senegal


  • Feb 15, 2018
  • Morocco, Senegal Agree to Give New Impetus to Cooperation in Justice (Minister) This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • Wrestler Boy-Balla Delighted With Win in Senegal This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 14, 2018
  • Senegal's Rappers Continue to 'Cry From the Heart' for a More Just Society This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 13, 2018
  • Authorities Urged to Tackle Floods to Beat Crime This link opens in a new window

    • United Nations Subregions of Africa



    Other country subdivsions include those arranged by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union.

    RSS Feed -- West Africa


  • Feb 17, 2018
  • Nigeria:25 States Okay 35-Yrs Minimum Age for President This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 17, 2018
  • Nigeria:Buhari Reinstates NHIs Boss Who Is Under Probe for Alleged Fraud This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 17, 2018
  • Nigeria:I'll Not Keep Mum When Things Are Going Wrong in Nigeria - Obasanjo This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 17, 2018
  • Nigeria:Nigeria Gets $486M Loan to Improve Electricity Transmission This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 7, 2018
  • Angola/Cabo Verde Direct Flights to Resume This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 29, 2018
  • Embassy to Encourage Cape Verdean Investments in Cuanza Sul This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 16, 2018
  • Air Namibia to Resume Ghana Route End of June This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • Oxfam Engages Civil Society Partners On Private Climate Financing This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • MTN Ghana Foundation Organizes 2018 Annual Save a Life Blood Donation Campaign This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • Consumer Price Inflation for January Inches Down This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 16, 2018
  • Weah Lobbies Outside for Support This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • Pres. Weah's Former Teammate Accuses CDC of Wrongful Arrest, Police Intimidation This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • Meet the Guy Who Is Exporting Liberian Music to the World This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • Weah Off to Senegal, Morocco, France This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 12, 2018
  • Govt Confirms Detention of Separatist Leaders This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 30, 2018
  • Bayajida - the Legend of Hausa Land This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 30, 2018
  • U.S. Military Probes Twitter Post Claiming to Show U.S. Troops Killed in Niger This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 25, 2018
  • Railway Line to Niger Republic? This link opens in a new window

    • RSS Feed - Sierra Leone

    Swit Salone: Multimedia site for articles on Sierra Leone news and culture. Created and maintained  by journalists of Sierra Leone.

  • Feb 7, 2018
  • #Sierra Leone: Recipes for Success returns to Radisson Blu on 23 December (Networking Event) This link opens in a new window
  • Dec 13, 2017
  • Sierra Leone: Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Freetown has an unbeatable holiday deal! This link opens in a new window
  • Dec 5, 2017
  • Sierra Leone: First look at President’s daughter Alice at her white wedding This link opens in a new window
  • Dec 2, 2017
  • Brand News: PrinceZamira.com is having a big blow out sale! (Shop Now) This link opens in a new window

    • African Country Research

    Africa is the world's second largest continent in area.  The countries differ immensely geographically, politically, socially, economically, and culturally.
    The UN Statistics Division has subdivided the African continent into five regions, Northern Africa, Central or Middle Africa , Southern Africa, East Africa, and Western Africa. These subdivisions include the following countries:
    The African Development Bank Group , the African Union and AllAfrica (an African based news aggregrate service) use slightly different Subdivsions.
    This guide includes general resources focused by subject matter and country resources of external web links.  Individual country pages include links to history and culture related websites, as well as news resources and official government websites.
    Click on the country's link above to access the individual country pages.

    RSS Feed - Côte D'Ivoire


  • Feb 13, 2018
  • Super Falcons Arrive Abidjan for Wafu Cup of Nations This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 12, 2018
  • Transcorp to Launch Resettlement Action Plan Ahead of Transmission Line Construction This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 1, 2018
  • CHAN 2018 - Cote d'Ivoire, Uganda Share Spoils in Marrakech This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 22, 2018
  • Mulenga's Goals Down Cote d'Ivoire at CHAN This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 9, 2018
  • New Leaders Revive Process to Improve Governance, But More Work Needed This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 7, 2018
  • IMF Underlines Need for Reforms This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 24, 2018
  • Why Did the Guinean President Pop in and Pop Out? This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 23, 2018
  • Guinea Bow Out of CHAN With Heads High This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 14, 2018
  • Mali's Myriad Armed Groups Prevent Stability This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 8, 2018
  • Mali Human Rights Situation Still a Concern - UN Report This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 2, 2018
  • Mali's Mounting Crisis Sows Insecurity and Fear This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 2, 2018
  • Two Years On, Whereabouts of Missing Malian Journalist Still Unknown This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 17, 2018
  • 25 States Okay 35-Yrs Minimum Age for President This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 17, 2018
  • Buhari Reinstates NHIs Boss Who Is Under Probe for Alleged Fraud This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 17, 2018
  • I'll Not Keep Mum When Things Are Going Wrong in Nigeria - Obasanjo This link opens in a new window
  • Feb 17, 2018
  • Nigeria Gets $486M Loan to Improve Electricity Transmission This link opens in a new window


  • Feb 9, 2018
  • Whatsapp-Ening With Forests and Climate in Togo? This link opens in a new window
  • Jan 29, 2018
  • Nation Needs International Support to Overcome Stalemate This link opens in a new window


    • Last Updated: Oct 4, 2017 1:51 PM
    • URL: https://pitt.libguides.com/africa
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