Geographical name changes can be a result of a shift in regimes, indigenous movements, decolonisation, or political factors.

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali ...

African countries are working together to create larger markets and benefit from economies of scale. In the energy sector, ...