A recent military takeover in Niger has thrown into uncertainty the future of France’s presence in West and Central Africa, raising doubts about the future of U.S. military involvement there, too.

Africa Corps is also is recruiting in Russia, offering payments of up to 2.1 million rubles ($26,500), and even plots of land, for signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense, plus more on ...

In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case ...

Ruth Maclean is the West Africa bureau chief for The New York Times, based in Senegal. She joined The Times in 2019 after three and a half years covering West Africa for The Guardian.

Monkey Cage In West Africa, trafficking brings human suffering. But removing it can set off instability. This complicates policymaking.

West Africa's main regional bloc on Friday said it had agreed an undisclosed "D-Day" for a possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger if diplomatic efforts fail, stressing that ...

A RESISTANCE IS BORN West Africa’s slide toward authoritarianism can be stopped. Popular support for democracy remains strong in the region despite the decline in the quality of governance. Public ...

"Since the 1990s there has been a wave of democracy across West Africa. But that democracy has failed the people," said Tankoano, a civil society leader, at his home outside the capital Ouagadougou.

This West African-inspired recipe may be best remembered as a classic from “The Moosewood Cookbook” of the 1970s. Served with fonio and cassava dumplings, it makes a hearty meal for a fall or ...

Ahmed stated, “Our 2025 statistical data for West Africa’s petrol supply reveals that 2.05 million MT per month of gasoline is being traded, consisting of 1.44 million MT (69 percent) imports ...

West Africa's Aviation Renaissance: A Multi-Dimensional Resurgence Fueled by Investments, Policies And Technology Regional airlines, often dubbed the unsung heroes of aviation, are taking center ...