Militant Muslims have engaged in religious cleansing of large portions of the country — killing, kidnapping, raping, stealing ...

countries within Africa were often fighting themselves, but that is not the case anymore. While in this era, devastating ...

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

The small yet captivating country is only six hours away from London and offers stunning beaches, lush forest reserves, and ...

A political mission sent to Guinea-Bissau by West Africa’s regional bloc to resolve an electoral dispute has left the country ...

Indian authorities have banned two highly-addictive opioids in response to a BBC investigation which found they were fuelling ...

Uganda's appetite for precious stones and pearls will continue to drive trade with Western Africa, leading to new investment ...

The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the ...

Militaries that have taken power in Africa's Sahel region - notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative ...