China is stepping into a weapons supply breach in parts of Africa’s Sahel as authorities in the region cut ties with former colonial power France and Russia struggles to replace its depleted stocks.

Algeria and Mali share a 1,400-kilometer border and long-standing cultural ties, but their visions for the region have ...

Banks and gas stations that had gone on strike in Mali called off their action on Friday after reaching an agreement with the junta, the union and the government said.

Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II stood at the minbar. His turban glowed in the sunlight. His voice carried steady power through the Jumaat prayers. I stood nearby, notebook in hand. I'm a son of Zaria, ...

Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on the conservation of species and education, rather than displaying exotic animals as a spectacle.