Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North ...

Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an ...

Despite their citizens being among Africa’s poorest, Mali, Niger,and Burkina Faso boast mineral riches beyond the dreams of most nations. All three Sahel countries have sizable gold deposits, and ...

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso no longer orient themselves towards France or Western business interests. As demand for raw ...

Some of the key issues lined up for discussions include the ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the ...

The World Bank’s latest policy note explores how Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) can be strengthened in conflict-prone areas ...

With France fast losing its influence in west Africa's Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?The Sahel region covers 10 countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, ...

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 ...

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama is working ...

Niger’s ruling military junta says that an ambush by a “group of criminals” killed at least 10 Nigerien soldiers near the country’s border with Burkina Faso.

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