The institution aims to both reclaim and elevate the legacy of West African art, while providing a collaborative platform for scholars, writes Emily Allen.

African pottery art is a rich tradition that reflects the continent's diverse cultures and histories. Dating back thousands of years, this art form showcases unique styles and techniques passed ...

Young West African ‘catfish’ scammers have turned cyber-fraud into a cornerstone of transnational crime by recycling age-old scams for the social media age. We investigate. “I can go three days ...

Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she even visited Africa. Through a drum club at her college, Lehmann, who had no ...

The landscape of West African rugby took a monumental step forward with the official inauguration of the Union of African Rugby Federations of West Africa (UFOAR) in Abidjan. The historic event ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A mission by a West African regional bloc sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve a dispute over elections there has left the country, following threats by President Umaro Sissoco ...

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ABIDJAN - The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States takes effect on Wednesday after a year of political tensions, fracturing the region and ...

It is uncommon to see West African histories in mainstream media, and even more unlikely to come across West African histories from pre-colonial times. This lack of resources makes it all too easy to ...

West African cuisine is a treasure trove of vibrant dishes defined by their heat, complex spices and intense flavours. But deeply misunderstood and often riddled with stereotypes and ...