Islam first came to West Africa as a slow and peaceful process, spread by Muslim traders and scholars. The early journeys across the Sahara were done in stages. Goods passed through chains of ...

Traveling on land through vast regional areas of African countries has been an inefficient ordeal, particularly in West Africa. Google Maps optimistically estimates it would take 53 hours to drive ...

William De La Palma Director, Dutch West India Co. September 5, 1705 The history of the European seaborne slave trade with Africa goes back 50 years prior to Columbus' initial voyage to the Americas.

Starting in the medieval period, a series of powerful kingdoms developed in West Africa. These West African kingdoms and empires developed their own diverse and rich cultures, art, histories and ...

Fifteen countries in West Africa have agreed to adopt a single currency next year called the eco. Experts are divided on the impact it would have on the region's economy, especially in the eight ...

The seas off West Africa's oil-rich coastline are now the most dangerous in the world for shipping, according to a new report. One Earth Future, which produces an annual State of Maritime Piracy ...

Over the last few months, heavy rains have flooded every one of Chad's 23 provinces, burst a dam in northern Nigeria, damaged ...

Jihadist attacks surge in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Violence driving spike in migration from region to Europe Expelled by juntas, West has few ... across sub-Saharan Africa south of the Sahara ...

‘constitutional’ coups perpetrated by elected governments, has damaged the organisation’s image in West Africa. The decision by ECOWAS heads of state to hold a Special Summit on the Future of Regional ...

Women’s T20 World Cup awaits new champion as South Africa, West Indies meet There will be a new name on the Women’s T20 World Cup as the Proteas and the White Ferns vie to become 2024 champions.

Analysis-West Africa Becomes Global Terrorism Hotspot as Western Forces Leave By David Lewis, Jessica Donati and Kaylee Kang DAKAR (Reuters) - Having slipped undetected into Mali's capital weeks ...

Cloudy with a high of 57 °F (13.9 °C) and a 40% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight ...