We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.

The three junta-led West African nations withdrawal is the culmination of a yearlong process during which the grouping tried ...

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso ...

An analysis of the gut microbiome in women from four African countries provides crucial data for this under-represented ...

Across 36 countries, most people say religion helps society and encourages tolerance. They're more divided on whether it ...

As Donald Trump reshapes America's relationship with Israel — from appointing right wing candidates as ambassadors to Israel and the UN and overturning sanctions on violent Jewish settlers — can the ...

Dr. Stephen Schneck, Chairperson of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Vice Chair Eric Ueland, Commissioner Mohamed Elsanousi, and distinguished fellow ...

For the first time, researchers have found evidence that people were using red ochre in West Africa during the Middle Stone ...

West Africa is on the cusp of a transformative industrial revolution as multi-billion dollar investments pour into the region, signaling a renewed focus on economic diversification and ...

WEST AFRICA has long been a source of booze. In Yoruba mythology Obatala, a deity sent to create humans, stumbled on palm wine and fell into a drunken slumber before completing the task.

On January 14, 2025, a sea of devotees gathered at Gangasagar in West Bengal to take part in one of the largest religious events of the year, the Gangasagar Mela, held on Makar Sankranti.