Mali, Africa’s biggest cotton producer, plans to invest in clean energy and tackle issues like child labor and soil health to ...

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...

Mali and Barrick Gold Corp.’s negotiations to end a protracted dispute over payments from the country’s biggest gold mine ...

Mineral exploration and development company Kodal Minerals has produced the first spodumene concentrate at its flagship, fully-funded Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali. This was achieved ...

China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.