Most gold production and reserves in west Africa are found within the west African craton. This is one of the world’s oldest ...

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

Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request ...

African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, ...

French troops have been fighting insurgent groups linked to the Islamic state and al Qaeda across West Africa since 2014. Despite their military presence, French troops failed to quell the ...

Africa is no longer chained to the West without recourse. China’s ascendency, Russia’s resurgence and the mounting global ...

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 ...

A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has uncovered how genetic and lifestyle factors influence immune responses to malaria ...

"Globally, involvement by women in conversations surrounding climate change is limited, despite an increasing number of ...

The announcements end more than six decades of significant French military presence in West Africa and the Sahel region. Five years ago, France had 10,000 troops on the continent fighting ...

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati began a visit on Monday to disputed Western Sahara where she will meet officials and ...