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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Nigerians are paying less for petrol than citizens of other West African countries, which pay as high as N3,600 per litre.

What did the nations of Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, the Republic of Congo and Sudan have in common, ...

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 ...

Côte d'Ivoire officially launched the Agricultural Commodities Exchange (Bourse des Matières Premières Agricoles - BMPA) on ...