Earlier this month, soldiers swooped by helicopter into a vast mining complex in western Mali and made away with three tonnes of gold -- all done on the orders of the military government.

East African countries have plenty to offer Western miners in the coming years, notably the relative absence of strongarm ...

French troop withdrawal in West Africa signals the end of 'Françafrique' and shifts geopolitical dynamics with Russia and China.

The £12 billion Trans-West African Coastal Highway aims to connect 12 countries, transforming regional trade, travel, and cultural exchange across West Africa.

West Africa's junta-led nations announce deployment of a joint force as extremist violence spikes - Niger’s defense minister ...

The Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has said Nigeria is gradually becoming a refining hub in West Africa ...

A combination of population explosion, failure of governance and endemic poverty creates a perfect breeding ground for a ...

Botswana President Duma Boko said on Thursday that the West had every reason to play a role in Africa as other global powers like China exert an influence on the continent. "(The) West has every ...

The capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force have geopolitical implications for combating terrorism and threats of coups in ...

2024 was a year of extraordinary progress for Africa, marked by significant technological advancements, visionary leadership, impactful social initiatives, and ambitious infrastructure projects. These ...

Global and regional energy leaders and stakeholders are set to converge in Lagos to forge a path towards West Africa's clean ...

Both women are targeting the luxury market. Unlike informally produced ogogoro, which is cheap and has not quite shed its ...