With up to 6,000 fighters, JNIM is now the most well-armed militant force in the Sahel — and among the most powerful in the world, officials and experts say.

The west African road network is vast, estimated at over 709,000km of roads by the Global Roads Inventory Project. It ...

As Eid al-Adha approaches, many Muslim families across west Africa are struggling to afford rams for the traditional sacrifice, with prices tripling in some areas due to inflation, insecurity, and ...

The extraordinary outreach on the part of the Government of India has sensitised the world to the evil perpetrated by ...

Analysis - What's the connection between roads and conflict in west Africa? This may seem like an odd question. But a study we conducted shows a close relationship between the two.

A new report from International Christian Concern (ICC) has revealed a disturbing rise in violence against Christians across ...

Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s leader, counts admirers from Nairobi to Jamaica and London. Russia is also courting him.

Many Muslim Americans in New York City were impressed by Mr. Mamdani's campaign and thrilled at being able to see themselves ...

Analysis - Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes.

The visa bans are part of Trump’s promised immigration crackdown, which has been in motion since he took office in January, ...

Africa's relations with Iran and Israel have never been exceptionally close and the continent's blanket position on the ...

Across the continent, thousands of Fulani people are holding fast to their ancient customs—while reshaping their traditions for a new age.