In recent years, West Africa has seen a surge in terrorist attacks. The Sahel remains the epicenter, accounting for 47% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide in 2023, according to the Global Terrorism ...

Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa’s Sahel region, while on his way ...

A suspected jihadist attack on a convoy escorted by the army and Russia's Wagner mercenary group has killed 10 people in ...

The Empire of Mali, one of the wealthiest and most influential in African history, is best known for its famous ruler, Mansa Musa, often regarded as ...

It expects lower production and higher costs in 2025 as its Mako mine in Senegal depletes and fiscal changes in Mali drive up expenses.

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A new mining law in Mali that raises taxes and seeks to hand over big stakes in assets to the state and local investors will ...

West Africa-focused gold producer Resolute Mining (ASX: RSG) forecasts reduced production and higher costs this year as its ...

Q4 2024 Management View Acting CEO Chris Eger addressed the challenges faced in Mali during 2024, including the detention of ...

In a concerted effort to enhance health security in West Africa, stakeholders from the region’s One Health platforms gathered for a training workshop ...