Earlier this month, soldiers swooped by helicopter into a vast mining complex in western Mali and made away with three tonnes of gold -- all done on the orders of the military government. In the same ...

French troop withdrawal in West Africa signals the end of 'Françafrique' and shifts geopolitical dynamics with Russia and China.

East African countries have plenty to offer Western miners in the coming years, notably the relative absence of strongarm ...

Interpol says a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of ...

Niger’s defense minister says the junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against rising ...

2024 was a year of extraordinary progress for Africa, marked by significant technological advancements, visionary leadership, impactful social initiatives, and ambitious infrastructure projects. These ...

Currently, Africa contributes just 3 percent to the global GDP and 2 percent to the world’s manufacturing value-add ...

The Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has said Nigeria is gradually becoming a refining hub in West Africa ...

Global and regional energy leaders and stakeholders are set to converge in Lagos to forge a path towards West Africa's clean ...

In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in ...

With performance, participation and people, cricket in Nigeria hopes to shape people, and their mindset and value system ...

Landmark’s Onwuanibe has announced plans to establish leisure lifestyle destinations across West Africa, starting with ...