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ECOWAS, the regional bloc, had given both governments until April 25 to disclose details of their transition plans. Guinea’s ruling

The Painter: Art and happiness in Burkina Faso | Arts and Culture

From: Africa Direct Renowned artist Adjaratou Ouédraogo shares the joy of painting in her home city in Burkina Faso. Artist

The attack is the latest in a string of deadly attacks in northern Benin by groups linked with al-Qaeda and

From: Africa Direct Ragnimwendé Eldaa Koama coaches young entrepreneurs in communication, confidence and how to dream big. Ragnimwendé Eldaa Koama

Reinforcements were sent to secure the Namissiguima military base after the deadly attack. At least a dozen soldiers and four

The release of the former president came on a day when a military court sentenced another ex-president to life imprisonment.

The long-awaited verdict brings to close a six-month trial over the assassination of Thomas Sankara on October 15, 1987. A

Suellen Tennyson, 83, was taken from her parish in Yalgo by unknown assailants on Monday night, the local diocese said.

About 27 million people in West Africa are suffering from hunger marking the region’s worst food crisis in a decade,

Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for ex-president Blaise Compaore over the assassination of his predecessor. The trial for the