West Africa in July 2026: the most important developments in politics
West Africa in July 2026 saw a notable shift in Senegal's foreign policy. On July 20 Senegal reversed its earlier position and announced support for former President Macky Sall's candidacy for a senior United Nations role. The government had previously opposed his bid and gave no public explanation for the change.
In Ghana, authorities stepped up a crackdown on fraud involving national ID cards, making digital checks compulsory and banning photocopies. A Ghanaian opposition politician was sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegal mining.
Belarus and Togo announced plans for joint projects.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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