Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North ...

The mining town of Rubaya in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) even has the feel of the Wild West, complete with occasional gunfire over disputed claims. Nine months before M23 ...

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 ...

The North Central Forum of the ruling All Progressives Congress has declared that the zone would not go into alliance with the North-East and the North-West ahead of the 2027 general election.

A large-scale power outage is affecting multiple communities across west-central Saskatchewan, leaving residents without electricity as SaskPower crews work to determine the cause and estimated repair ...

"Access to electricity is not just a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental human right that underpins economic growth, education, healthcare, and gender equality," Ms. Mohammed told African Heads ...

Widely seen as West Africa’s top political and regional authority, the 15-nation ECOWAS was formed in 1975 to “promote economic integration” in member states. It has struggled in recent years to ...

“Everyone is affected, so everyone helps,” she says. Widespread devastation in many parts of West and Central Africa Climate-induced torrential rains starting in June 2024 led to widespread ...

Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...

cross-border conflict and smuggling across West Africa as part of the XCEPT research programme; rethinking the response to jihadist groups in the Central Sahel; and artisanal mining and resource ...

Central Africa sits at the heart of the continent’s physical and policy challenges and opportunities. Its forests and wetlands – including the landmark Congo Basin – represent some of the world’s ...

(AP Photo, File) DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against ...