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 ...

President Trump enacted travel restrictions for 10 African countries, citing national security concerns, terrorism threats ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Chairman of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Authority of Heads of State and Governments, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, last week returned to the birthplace of the regional body ...

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