Women's involvement in illicit economic activities in West Africa is not new. However, in a region where terrorism is rife, such actions expose them, like men, to the dangers of becoming ...

vital to west African societies. Unlike romantic same-sex unions, these are social contracts. They aim to preserve lineage, secure inheritance, and enhance a woman's economic and political agency.

I found that there are various scenarios in which woman-to-woman marriage is practiced in West Africa. In Okrika, in Nigeria's Rivers State, for example, I was told how a married woman who has no ...

ISS Regional Office for West Africa and the Sahel Women’s involvement in illicit economic activities in West Africa is not new. However, in a region where terrorism is rife, such actions expose them, ...

In “A Training School for Elephants,” Sophy Roberts revisits an especially bizarre episode from the exploitation of Africa.

Marriage in West Africa has played a central role in shaping aspects of society and has evolved over time. While traditional heterosexual unions dominate discussions, a lesser-known but significant ...

The Himba tribe of Namibia maintains unique customs. Bathing is largely forbidden, except for women at their wedding. They ...

Over the last decade and a half, West Africa’s reputation ... From panels that analyse the African creative economy to showcases that are convened to encourage women’s participation in ...

West Indies have failed to qualify for the Women's Cricket World Cup by the thinnest ... join defending champions Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and hosts India for ...

The most recent episode saw the former British Royal Marine visit Mucubal in Angola’s Namib Desert, Africa, for three weeks. As soon as he arrived at the tribe, he was gifted with a goat..