The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
Tributes have been paid to Willy Mignon, an era-defining Beninese musician who died at the age of 39. The artist passed away ...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration, political stability, and collective security among its member states .
What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group? - A 50-year-old West Africa ...
Disinformation campaigns are exploding across Africa, with Russia believed to be the main instigator. DW explains how the ...
Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands.