Africa is often synonymous with its drylands that cover two-thirds of the continent. Relief is brought through rainfall during the monsoon season, which is vital to help replenish water reserves for ...

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.

Of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 73 are currently flagged as having no-go zones due to ...

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having ...

Ambassador Mouloud Said, the representative of Western Sahara in Washington, disputed Morocco’s claims of sovereignty over the territory at a Harvard Law School event on Monday.

Africa, often called the cradle of civilisation, is a continent rich in resources, culture, and human capital. Despite its vast wealth, ...

Home to one of the most diverse and vibrant people in the world, this landlocked country covers nearly 500,000 square miles ...

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France officially ended its decades-long military presence in Chad, its last stronghold in the West African region. The shift ...

The Largest Hot Desert When imagining the vastness of the world, the Sahara Desert often stands out. 2 million square ...

Water stress and hazards like withering droughts and devastating floods are hitting African communities, economies and ...

African countries continue to enhance their military air power, with a focus on strengthening aircraft fleets. Military ...