The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack CiviliansLeaders in several West African countries increased crackdowns on freedoms as they strengthened their hold on power in 2025, Human ...

Leaders of West African countries have agreed to establish a structured and permanent framework for regional cooperation to confront ...

West African countries have taken a major step toward strengthening regional epidemic preparedness by inaugurating the first ...

Considering retiring abroad? These four African countries should be on your list, as they offer pristine beaches, favorable ...

PRAIA, Cabo Verde — West African countries are adapting their interdiction strategies as drug traffickers and other criminals turn to sophisticated technology to evade detection, U.S. officials said ...

Along West Africa's slave coast, a painful past is being preserved — and marketed — raising questions about memory, tourism and profit.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts.

DAKAR, Senegal(AP) — It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday to claim they had seized power. A few hours later, the president ...