West_Africa_press-logo

Loading weather...

Africa

Fayemi Pushes for Fairer Africa-West Deals, Urges Industrialisation and Tech Transfer

Former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has called for a major reset in Africa’s economic ...

  • 19 March 2026
  • Africa

Zambian Official Alleges ‘Sextortion’ in Politics Ahead of General Election

A senior government official in Zambia has raised alarm over allegations that some political parties ...

  • 18 March 2026
  • Africa

Youth in Oil-Rich Congo Struggle With Poverty, Seek Economic Change

  Despite being one of Africa’s major oil producers, the Republic of the Congo continues ...

  • 13 March 2026
  • Africa

Death Toll Rises to 64 as Landslides, Floods Devastate Southern Ethiopia

At least 64 people have been confirmed dead while dozens remain missing after devastating landslides ...

  • 12 March 2026
  • Africa

African Hospitals Face Rising Cyberattacks as Digital Health Systems Expand – Microsoft Executive Warns

Healthcare institutions across Africa are facing a surge in cyberattacks, with hospitals, laboratories and digital ...

  • 10 March 2026
  • Africa

UN Warns South Sudan on Brink of Return to Full-Scale War Amid Rising Atrocities

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that South Sudan risks sliding back into ...

  • 27 February 2026
  • Africa

Kenya Arrests Man Accused of Recruiting Kenyans to Fight for Russia in Ukraine War

Kenyan police have arrested Festus Arasa Omwamba, 33, over allegations that he was part of ...

  • 26 February 2026
  • Africa

India, Zimbabwe Clash in Must-Win T20 World Cup Super Eights Showdown

Defending champions India national cricket team will battle the resurgent Zimbabwe national cricket team in ...

  • 26 February 2026
  • Africa

Egypt Pushes for Global Backing as Lebanon Advances Plan to Disarm Hezbollah

Egypt has called for increased international support for Lebanon’s armed forces as the country intensifies ...

  • 25 February 2026
  • Africa

Hunger Crisis Deepens in Somalia as Food Insecurity Doubles to 6.5 Million — UN Experts Warn

The humanitarian situation in Somalia has taken a sharp turn for the worse, with the ...

  • 25 February 2026
  • Africa
Load More

Latest News

Nigeria Tops Civic Freedom Violations in West Africa as...

ECOWAS, African Union Deepen Partnership on Infrastruct...

Agege LG Chairman Obasa Emerges West Africa President o...

Find More

Today in History

There are 240 dots on an arcade Pac-Man game

Exchange Rate Per Dollar

AM Armenian Dram377.3146
GH Ghana Cedi10.9225
GM Gambian Dalasi73.9631
GN Guinea Franc8,767.1
NG Nigerian Naira₦1,357.62
CF CFA Franc BEAC568.4901
23 Mar · CurrencyRate · USD
CurrencyRate.Today
Check: 23 Mar 2026 08:45 UTC
Latest change: 23 Mar 2026 08:38 UTC
API: CurrencyRate
Disclaimers. This plugin or website cannot guarantee the accuracy of the exchange rates displayed. You should confirm current rates before making any transactions that could be affected by changes in the exchange rates.
⚡You can install this WP plugin on your website from the WordPress official website: Exchange Rates🚀

YOUR THOUGHTS

Let us know what you think

Contact the People’s Paper with feedback on stories and how we could make wapress.africa even better!

Learn More
newsletter image

Stay up to date with the latest from West Africa Press

Subscribe

Top Read

Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on WApress.

Learn More
Follow Us
Facebook X-twitter Instagram Tiktok

© 2026 wapress.africa. All rights reserved.

West Africa

Africa

Technology

Sports

Business

Entertainment

Editoral

Subscribe Newsletter!

Be the first to receive our latest contents and more...

Need help?

  • Basic/Phone 087 555 2225