Central Africa –Bolstered by favorable commodity prices, growth is estimated to have been the continent’s fastest at 4.7%, up from 3.6% in 2021.

Source: https://bizwatchnigeria.ng/africas-economic-growth-to-outpace-global-forecast-in-2023-to-2024-afdb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africas-economic-growth-to-outpace-global-forecast-in-2023-to-2024-afdb

Currently, 26 UN Volunteers are serving with FAO in West and Central Africa, including eight in Senegal.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/united-nations-community-volunteers-spearhead-resilience-and-reforestation-in-senegal/

He added that in spite of this action, across Africa, particularly in West and Central Africa, unregulated live wildlife markets persist despite the risk of a future outbreak.

Source: https://www.peoplesdailyng.com/africa-fund-harps-on-protecting-wildlife-to-reduce-risks-from-pandemic/

He added that the firm is poised to contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth through its robust export and plans to supply markets in West and Central Africa, with further expansion into East Africa.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/expert-seeks-strategic-approach-to-boost-manufacturing-industry/

Ms Bjerde was accompanied by the institution’s regional Vice-President for West and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, and other colleagues.

Source: https://www.africanexaminer.com/afdb-joins-forces-with-world-bank-to-tackle-poverty-climate-change-in-africa/

On Monday, the Western Equatoria State Police commissioner said three SSPDF soldiers were wounded in clashes with an armed group along the border with the Central Africa Republic.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/govt-to-form-committee-on-south-sudan-car-border-clashes/

People in Central Africa Republic's capital Bangui often cannot count on getting through a day with a reliable power supply.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/world/living-with-constant-power-cuts-in-central-africa-republic/video_6d0ef034-077e-5336-8b44-55fcb4ef29a6.html

"Population movements due to forced displacement and migration in East, West and Central Africa are likely to continue in 2024 at the same pace as 2023 or at an even higher rate," the agency said.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/61-migrants-drown-shipwreck-off-libya-coast-migration/story?id=105721756

Serge Nguessan, the Bank’s Director General for the Central Africa region, stressed that the report provides “decision-makers and the population with useful facts and advice to inform policy options and decisions in the region.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/central-african-economic-outlook-2023-central-africa-achieved-the-best-economic-performance-in-terms-of-growth-inflation-and-budget-deficit-compared-with-other-african-regions-in-2022/

The Defending champions Team Nigeria, said that they are very happy with their opening-round 168 at the ongoing West and Central Africa Challenge Trophy at the exotic Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate and Resort in Lagos.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/okocha-advises-osimhen-on-napolis-tik-tok-saga/

The government of Kenya in partnership with Uganda has announced plans to transport cargo efficiently by decongesting the busy Eldoret-Malaba highway which is the gateway to East and Central Africa.

Source: https://www.kbc.co.ke/plans-underway-to-decongest-busy-eldoret-malaba-road/

“They have run from Central Africa in an area called Bambuti as a result of the inter-communal conflict which is happening there, we are speaking another big number of refugees coming to the area from Central Africa after five days from now.”

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/over-600-refugees-flee-to-raja-from-central-africa-republic/

“They have run from Central Africa in an area called Bambuti as a result of the inter-communal conflict which is happening there, we are speaking another big number of refugees coming to the area from Central Africa after five days from now.”

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/over-600-refugees-flee-to-raja-from-central-africa-republic/

West and Central Africa have long been key transit hubs in the global cocaine trade, with local drug consumption increasing in recent years, according to a report published last year by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/guinea-seizes-1-5-tonnes-of-cocaine/