While Sub-Saharan Africa continues to advance reforms to close the legal gender gap, the recent Women Business and the Law report highlight the broad gap between laws on paper and the reality on the ...

France has handed over control to the Senegalese government of two military bases in Senegal's capital, Dakar that it has used for decades. The move follows an announcement in late 2024 by Senegal's ...

After a century of decreased sightings, reports of a long-necked water monster the size of a hippopotamus are once again ...

The Western and Central Africa Region of the World Bank is looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for international development to join our innovative and diverse staff. We are opening 20 ...

As China and Russia gain ground in Africa, the U.S. policy should distance itself from its unpopular European partners.

Leader in premium beverages, Diageo, has appointed Kavita Hans as General Manager for its West and Central Africa operations, including Diageo Nigeria Limited (DNL) as well as Shobhit Jindal ...

In the past five years, there were more than 12 attempted coups in West and Central Africa, and nine of them were successful. Most took place in former French colonies where rulers friendly to ...

The proportion of the population facing extreme hunger in West and Central Africa is also projected to rise over 20% by June 2025. The WFP receives half of its funding from the United States ...

Seven Indians, including two from Tamil Nadu and Kerala each, have been kidnapped by pirates off the West African coast after ...

The presence of Russian mercenaries in Africa was once hailed as a success story, but recently the pressure on them has increased. A new report offers strategies to counter Russian influence.

In his new role as WFP’s Chef Advocate, Christian Abégan will collaborate with WFP to promote fortified foods, advocate for ...