World Jun 06 What to know about Russia’s growing influence in Africa Russia has emerged as the security partner of choice for a growing number of African governments in the region, displacing traditional allies like France and the United States.
World May 30 Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says The report published Thursday found that more than $30 billion worth of gold, or more than 435 metric tons, was smuggled out of the continent in 2022.
World Mar 24 Senegalese voters head to polls in tightly contested presidential election after months of unrest The election comes after Senegalese President Macky Sall unsuccessfully tried to postpone the Feb. 25 vote until the end of the year, sparking violent protests. Sall is barred by the constitution from seeking a third term.
World Mar 21 Senegal votes Sunday in a presidential election that has fired up political tensions The election will take place after much uncertainty following President Macky Sall's unsuccessful effort to delay the vote.
World Mar 18 Gambia lawmakers consider reversing ban on female genital cutting The decision would make the West African nation the first country anywhere to make such a reversal.
World Mar 17 Niger’s junta ends cooperation with U.S., putting military operations at risk across Sahel The United States scrambled on Sunday to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel after Niger's junta said it was ending its yearslong military cooperation with Washington following a visit by top U.S. officials.