France has given up most of its military footprint across west Africa with astonishing speed. By the end of the year, the only remaining French base in Africa will be in Djibouti. Driven by ...

Africa, the second-largest and second-most-populous continent globally, comprises 54 countries, each with its unique culture, ...

French ties run particularly deep in Senegal. The region was the first to be conquered before colonisers spread out across ...

Analysis - Digital propaganda and manipulated information by external actors erode public confidence in democracy on the continent.

As President Donald Trump's whims reverberate across the world, one particular Chicago group — globe and mapmakers — rise to ...

Thomas Mariee's expedition down the Rokel River was an exercise in getting out of his comfort zone, one rapid and insect bite ...

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s first term included the launch of some initiatives for Africa. However, many people remember him for referring to the continent using degrading language.

From the first to the fourth century, the vast ancient empire of Ghana flourished in West Africa, and in the early ... Senegal is a former French colony where French is the official language of ...

China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

nited States security engagements in West Africa cannot be understood without consideration of regional geopolitical challenges spanning political instability, climate change, humanitarian and food ...

African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, ...