West Africa

Nigerian troops have rescued 62 hostages and killed two militants in separate operations across Kebbi and Zamfara states as part...

The Serer people are one of the oldest and largest ethnic groups in Senegambia, with their population concentrated primarily in...

Nigerian police have rejected reports that worshippers were abducted from churches in Kaduna state on Sunday, insisting that no such...

The Balanta are one of the largest ethnic groups in Guinea-Bissau, with a significant demographic presence in the Casamance region...

Benin's political opposition has failed to win any seats in parliament, according to provisional election results released over the weekend,...

The Jola people, also known as the Diola in Francophone literature, are a prominent ethnic group in West Africa. They...

Guinea’s junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya was sworn in as president on Saturday, after an overwhelming win in December’s presidential...

After U.S. immigration agents detained Rabbiatu Kuyateh in July, she applied for protection from being deported to her native Sierra...

Sheikh Abubakar Gumi (1924–1992) is considered one of the influential figures in the religious and political history of modern Nigeria,...

The International Monetary Fund's new mission chief for Senegal will make a short trip to the West African nation early...