Sierra Leone: The West African nation welcoming the world
Long known as one of Africa's great beach destinations, a new generation of Sierra Leoneans is eager to show visitors that ...
Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese ...
Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
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West African bloc's future uncertain as three key members quit
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States takes effect on Wednesday.
African Food Is Becoming Popular In The Midwest, Thanks To One Liberian Woman
Liberia, a West African nation bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire, was ravaged by a conflict that displaced ...
West Africa's junta-led nations announce deployment of a joint force as extremist violence spikes
Niger’s defense minister says the junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force ...
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Humans Have Been Using Red Ochre In West Africa For 35,000 Years
For the first time, researchers have found evidence that people were using red ochre in West Africa during the Middle Stone ...
Botswana president says the West has every reason to play a role in Africa
Botswana President Duma Boko said on Thursday that the West had every reason to play a role in Africa as other global powers ...
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Mass Arrests in West Africa Illegal Mining Operation
A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure ...