The United Nations' special rapporteur for Gaza and the West Bank has called for global action to stop what she describes as ...

2. Sao Tome and Principe (964 km² / 372 miles²) This island nation consists of the islands Sao Tome and Príncipe and is located approximately 140 miles (225 km) off the coast of West Africa.

Just 19 miles long and four miles wide, it lies 150 miles off the coast of West Africa, and is the smaller and wilder partner in the independent nation of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Africa's beautiful island that is 'literal paradise' with temperatures of 30C The stunning volcanic islands in Africa that offer perfect temperatures and a host of things to do and see.

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the bloc following their withdrawal last year.

Sánchez is on a three-day tour of West Africa to reinforce bilateral relations with Mauritania, Gambia and Senegal, where the majority of migrant boats reaching the Canary Islands are being ...

These are the least populated countries in Africa [WorldAtlas] Anna Ajayi Africa is the second-largest continent, home to over a billion people, diverse cultures, and vibrant landscapes.

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.

West African countries are adapting their interdiction strategies as drug traffickers and other criminals turn to sophisticated technology to evade detection, U.S. officials said this week.

STUTTGART, Germany — American troops are taking up new positions in parts of West Africa to give a boost to counterterrorism efforts upended following U.S. Africa Command’s recent ejection ...

Africa's 5 smallest countries - all are beautiful island nations Africa is home to some of the largest countries in the world, but it also contains some of the smallest.