Mali and Burkina Faso have barred U.S. citizens from entering their territories in response to visa restrictions imposed by ...

C-130 aircraft has resumed its ferry flight to Portugal for maintenance, landing safely in Gambia after a precautionary stop.

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, undertaking a ferry flight for scheduled depot maintenance, has safely landed in Banjul, The Gambia, en route to Portugal.The aircraft had ...

Located in Africa's Sahel region, Burkina Faso is currently grappling with one of the world’s fastest growing displacement crises. Notably, it holds the fourth position on the IRC's 2024 Watchlist, an ...

For decades now, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has branded itself as Afric rsquo;s most assertive ...

The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out. By Elian ...

The Nature Index 2024 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has appealed to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to reconsider their withdrawal and return to the regional organisation. The three Sahel ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) plans to introduce a regional currency by July 2027 despite past delays and ongoing hurdles. The pledge was made at the recent Sahel Governance ...

March 2024 in Africa: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. Even on 18 March, the day of sentencing, ...