The Sahel is grappling with unprecedented violence, as Al-Qaeda and Islamic State-linked jihadist groups intensify their attacks on civilians and m ...

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed's remarks to the Security Council open debate on "Maintenance of ...

Junta-led Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will officially quit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, following years of deteriorating relations that have redefined trade ...

The trial of two former allies of Benin's president, who are accused of plotting against the state, began on Tuesday before being adjourned when the defence lawyers stormed out.

Night - Cloudy. Winds from SW to SSW at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 80 °F (26.7 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 93 °F (33.9 °C) and a 51% chance of precipitation ...

French troops have been fighting insurgent groups linked to the Islamic state and al Qaeda across West Africa since 2014. Despite their military presence, French troops failed to quell the ...

Numerous regular lodges, some of them powerful within the continent's local political systems, are affiliated to the GLNF, including lodges in Congo, Gabon, Madagascar, Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast and ...

The United States hasn’t had a military draft since 1973, but men between the ages of 18-25 are still required to register ...

The Israeli military has intensified operations across the occupied West Bank, targeting Palestinian ... Middle East and North Africa regional director for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

DAKAR, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization will squeeze Africa's health initiatives, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on ...

Israel military operation in Jenin in its third day Residents evacuate homes in the West Bank city Israel says operation targets Iranian-backed militants Palestinian officials say operation kills ...

I guess we’ll soon find out how far the musical apple falls from the tree. Kanye West, the musical legend and, at times, polarizing pop culture figure, shared via his Instagram page that he has ...