Africa has few initiatives seeking to boost economic integration that benefits all countries on the continent. This is precisely what the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative aims ...

Aug 08, 2025 // Diplomatic Courier’s Stephanie Gull brings you weekly under–the–radar stories from around the world. This ...

Senior U.N. officials war that terrorist activity is surging in Africa’s volatile Sahel region,, and it's making life more difficult and dangerous for women and girls.

Discover the hidden story of African activists fighting against domestic slavery in West Africa, challenging colonial administrations and exposing pro-slavery practices.

The Sahara Desert is one of the harshest environments on Earth, covering an area larger than the USA and marked by extreme dryness, heat, and vast stretches of barren land. With only one person per ...

The Sahara Desert, the largest desert in the world, is often viewed as an inhospitable and barren landscape. Yet, in the ...

Entrenched in the Sahel, Russia is making a push for influence in Togo, according to a report by the Critical Threats Project ...

Africa to lead global pulses market by 2034, with per capita consumption topping 12 kg (OECD–FAO). • Production to grow by 900,000 tons annually, reaching 25% of global output. • Nigeria, Ethiopia, ...

Malian authorities say four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in January in West Africa by the Islamic State group and held captive for months were released late Sunday.

Malian authorities say four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in January in West Africa by the Islamic State group and held captive for months were released late Sunday ...

In Africa, transportation can account for up to 45% of the cost of some goods. Most trade is conducted over land, and resolving bottlenecks at border crossings could significantly lower these expenses ...

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are taking steps to create a regional development bank: the Confederation Bank for ...