Study published in Nature pushes back the known evidence of human habitation in rainforests by over 80,000 years.

This is the conclusion of an international team of researchers who re-examined an archaeological site in West Africa from which ... This reflects a complex history of population subdivision ...

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

"Our analysis revealed genetic differences between local Fulani populations following a west-east ... from North Africa, providing additional insights into their deep genetic history and ancient ...

Chatham House convening and research focuses on social norms and anti-corruption programming in Nigeria; cross-border conflict and smuggling across West Africa as part of the XCEPT research programme; ...

ECOWAS and AfDB have signed an $11.18 million agreement to boost rice production and enhance food security in West Africa.

Gold is one of the resources at the heart of these tensions. West Africa has been a renowned gold mining hub for centuries, dating back to the ancient Ghana empire, which earned its reputation as ...