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. In the same ...

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.

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

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

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 ...

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

Currently, Africa contributes just 3 percent to the global GDP and 2 percent to the world’s manufacturing value-add ...

Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of ...

The total value of West Africa's regional BRVM stock exchange rose to 20.6 trillion CFA francs ($32 billion) in 2024, a ...

With performance, participation and people, cricket in Nigeria hopes to shape people, and their mindset and value system ...

Landmark’s Onwuanibe has announced plans to establish leisure lifestyle destinations across West Africa, starting with ...