By contrast, the slave trade in the Muslim world has been even more enduring. Beginning in the 7th century, and continuing right into modern times, the institution has overseen the enslavement of up ...

The map of Africa by treaty by Hertslet, Edward, Sir, 1824-1902; Brant, R. W. (Richard William), 1852-1934; Sherwood, H. L. (Harry Leslie), 1863-1946; Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian ...

Analysis - As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks.

Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) is the main group behind a surge in militant jihadist attacks ...

Billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet system has become an increasingly common tool for armed groups to communicate in ...

Uganda‑born Democratic nominee for New York City mayor ANALYSIS | SHERIFF BOJANG JNR | Born in Kampala, raised in Cape Town ...

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the immediate availability of the GoPact ...

As jihadist violence spreads in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Western influence wanes, and democracy fades into memory ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary Wednesday. Beyond economics, the bloc took on a critical role in maintaining regional peace and security ...

Nigeria and the Benin Republic have renewed their partnership to deepen parliamentary cooperation and democratic consolidation in the West African subregion.

Sierra Leone will wait for the results of a recently-launched offshore 3D seismic survey, its first in over a decade, ahead of potentially opening its next oil and gas licensing round later this ...