Extremist attacks in the Sahel have been increasing. Last week, Islamic militants attacked Bamako, the capital of Mali.

Iron carried in clouds of Saharan dust blown across the Atlantic Ocean is increasingly available to tiny life forms the further it travels.

The severe disease of the face has finally been recognized as a neglected tropical disease. A heightened focus could help to ...

Tiny but oil-rich Equatorial Guinea long escaped the youth exodus plaguing other African nations, but a decade of economic ...

It’s nice to be back at Chatham House. I spoke here in November 2022 about the UK’s place in a changing world. Today I want ...

Several Manchester City players feature in the top 20 midfielders in world football, including Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri. Luka Modric and Ilkay Gundogan are still among the world's best despite ...

MAP said, citing the interior ministry data. "In 2024, Morocco continues to face an increasing migratory pressure as a direct outcome of the prevailing instability in the Sahel region and porous ...

Canada will maintain its embassies and aid programs in the coup-plagued Sahel region of West Africa, even as several other Western countries pull their diplomats out, the federal government says.

Ruth Maclean is the West Africa bureau chief for The Times, covering 25 countries including Nigeria, Congo, the countries in the Sahel region as well as Central Africa. More about Ruth Maclean ...

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