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 world, officials and experts say.

The economic sphere in West Africa may witness a new trajectory in a profound way if strategic steps are taken to deepen ...

Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s push to reduce dependence on foreign powers stands in sharp contrast with Alassane Ouattara’s liberal ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) may need to review its transhumance protocol, which permits cross-border cattle grazing ...

Islamist militants in West Africa could develop new revenue streams if they succeed in reaching the coast, the head of the US ...

Did you know that West Africa is a treasure trove of unique and innovative writing systems, including the fascinating Adlam and N'ko scripts? These creations hold deep cultural significance and are ...

Teranga, a West African restaurant in Harlem, is closing its original location on June 15 but hints at future expansions.

Attacks by Islamic militants are surging in western Africa, where the U.S. is struggling to track terrorist movements in the ...