Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in ...

Western media, particularly the French, have launched a massive disinformation campaign against West African countries such ...

However, in parts of West Africa, analysts say ECOWAS suffers from a legitimacy crisis, with citizens seeing it as ...

The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

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

Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands.

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 BAMAKO ...

BAMAKO, Mali — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit the group, forming their own alliance and weakening ...

The recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised ...

Ferragamo for artisan communities in Burkina Faso to promote women’s empowerment through the Ethical Fashion Initiative ...

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