With up to 6,000 fighters, JNIM is now the most well-armed militant force in the Sahel — and among the most powerful in the world, officials and experts say.

The economic sphere in West Africa may witness a new trajectory in a profound way if strategic steps are taken to deepen ...

After two decades, and many failed counterterrorism efforts, the Trump administration is considering shuttering U.S. Africa ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) may need to review its transhumance protocol, which permits cross-border cattle grazing ...

Foreign Minister Tuggar has called for sub-regional unity to unlock West Africa’s shared markets and drive sustainable ...

By Olusola AKANNI Displacement and Economic Strain in West Africa Across West Africa, internal displacement and cross border ...

Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s push to reduce dependence on foreign powers stands in sharp contrast with Alassane Ouattara’s liberal ...

Chairman of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Authority of Heads of State and Governments, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, last week returned to the birthplace of the regional body ...

Nigerians are paying less for petrol than citizens of other West African countries, which pay as high as N3,600 per litre.

Did you know that West Africa is a treasure trove of unique and innovative writing systems, including the fascinating Adlam and N'ko scripts? These creations hold deep cultural significance and are ...