"As we work toward realising the ECOWAS Vision 2050, tackling corruption and illicit financial flows (IFFs) is essential to achieving sustainable development and regional stability."The Economic ...

A CLIMATE-smart agriculture platform, leveraging technology, has been launched to revolutionise farming in West Africa and shield farmers in the region from climate change. An innovation by the New ...

"In the face of Western sanctions following the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Moscow is using military support, energy cooperation and political coordination to fill the power vacuum left by France's ...

The Economic Community of West African States has identified corruption and financial crimes as major obstacles to the region’s economic and social development, calling for stronger institutional ...

Marriage in West Africa has played a central role in shaping aspects of society and has evolved over time. While traditional heterosexual unions dominate discussions, a lesser-known but significant ...

An Amsterdam UMC-led study has found that migrants, this case from West Africa to Europe, experience a ‘clear change’ in their microbiome composition as compared to their non-migrant peers in West ...

Lani Adeoye brings her Nigerian heritage and global perspective to a West African crafts display at Salone del Mobile.

Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou's famous autobiography, "I Know Why ...

New African Masquerades, tells the story of four different artists from four different distinct countries in West Africa.

In October 2024, at the most recent BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the countries of the “global South” ...

Discover the wisdom of ancient African proverbs and their relevance to Black history and lives today. Learn how these proverbs can inspire and empower.