Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in neighbouring Burkina Faso, describing scenes of sometimes indiscriminate violence ...

USAID lost almost all ability to track $8.2 billion in unspent humanitarian aid after the Trump administration froze foreign funding and idled staff, a government watchdog warned Monday.

AT a Niamey market, mother of five Rakia Abdou haggles hard for a sack of rice, a staple out of reach for many in Niger due ...

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc — now left with 12 member countries — was the culmination of a ...

Analysis of Fortuna Mining's declining production in Q4-24, missed guidance in FY2024, and future mine closures - impact on ...

Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands.

Burkina Faso produced about 67 tonnes of gold in 2021. Since then, production has steadily declined due to security challenges. Despite new projects, the future of the gold sector remains uncertain.

"Let’s continue to gather information, let’s continue to ask questions and pretend I’m working." The Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger in recent years have been upended by military coups ...

Forty-five people have been arrested in west Africa over the past three months in operations targeting drugs trafficking and the financing of terrorism, said global police body Interpol on Thursday.

DFR Gold Inc. (TSXV: DFR) ("DFR" or the "Company") announces that HDCPA Professional Corporation (the "Successor Auditor") ...

Ghana, a vibrant country on the west coast of Africa, is known for its rich culture, warm-hearted people, and stunning ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the ...