China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

It is easy to sway public opinion with soundbites but the debate on foreign aid needs composure and a view towards broader ...

The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is currently pained by the establishment of the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES: Alliance of Sahel States, ASS).

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and ...

The year 2024 saw about two-dozen African countries hold ... through the Alliance of Sahel States, consisting of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. So, what has been South Africa’s position on ...

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa’s largest pastoral populations. The ...

West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three countries formally quit the group ...

The country's border security, particularly in the North, remains weak, allowing individuals from neighboring countries such ...

Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross to cease operations and for its foreign staff to leave the ...