With up to 6,000 fighters, JNIM is now the most well-armed militant force in the Sahel — and among the most powerful in the ...

The Associated Press tracked a convoy of Russian-flagged cargo vessels that docked in recent weeks in West African ports.

Economically desperate Nigerians and others in West Africa are ensnared with promises of dollar jobs, only to face danger and ...

In May 2025, more than 400 soldiers were killed in similar attacks targeting Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, all members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The epicenter is the so called "three ...

West African cuisine rises globally, celebrating tradition and innovation. Rooted in diverse cultures, it thrives on locally sourced ingredients, bold flavors, and iconic dishes like Jollof rice. A ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it will continue to classify mpox (monkeypox) as a Public Health Emergency ...

KIBERA, Kenya — Dotting the roadside in what is widely considered Africa’s largest urban slum are typical stands selling ...

Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in "sensitive areas" such as defence and security, the ...

Seventy southern white rhinos have successfully completed a journey from South Africa to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. It’s ...

Across the continent, thousands of Fulani people are holding fast to their ancient customs—while reshaping their traditions ...

The World Health Organisation said Monday that the mpox virus epidemic remains an international health emergency with more ...