In a world where emerging economies are reshaping global trade and power dynamics, Nigeria’s recent inclusion as a “partner country” in the BRICS bloc is a milestone.

Africa will be the second-fastest-growing region globally. But persistent problems, including poverty, the effects of climate change, and weak governance, are fuelling widespread social frustration.

Junta-led allies Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Thursday announced that their own common passport will come into effect from January 29, the date of their departure from regional bloc ECOWAS.

Only 39% of African businesses use African currencies to finance their cross- border deals, a big fall from the 69% re- corded in 2022 ...

The exit of military-led Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) is seen to ...

The junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against rising extremist violence, Niger’s ...

The vision of a "borderless Africa" is one of unity and shared prosperity for the continent. It is rooted in the ideals of the pan-Africanist movement.There are contradictions, however, between those ...

Niger’s defense minister says the junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against rising ...

The commitment of ECOWAS to limit its member countries’ fees in the air transport sector has raised many hopes. We compare ...

Security in the Sahel, one of the world’s most dynamic regions, requires concerted effort by all concerned countries.