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 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 ...

The film’s stance on homosexuality is always crystal clear: it’s something natural, beautiful, and never portrayed as wrong or malignant. We’re meant to empathize with Manga and Sory’s love, and its ...

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 ...

Foreign Minister Tuggar has called for sub-regional unity to unlock West Africa’s shared markets and drive sustainable ...

The 2025 editions of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos have concluded with resounding success, reaffirming the WHX platform’s role ...

The Russia-backed Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists ...