This is not exclusive to the Middle East – “map wars” are underway across the globe. Some of the more well-known examples ...

The International Monetary Fund is "actively engaged" with the Senegalese government regarding the suspension of its financing program after a government audit uncovered last year larger debt and ...

The Senegalese government is seeking to redefine its long-standing relationship with its former colonial rulers, the French, ...

Digital propaganda and manipulated information by external actors erode public confidence in democracy on the continent.

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.

Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request ...

The Sahel region is a geographical belt in Africa that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, between the Sahara ...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military ...

Strengthening of Democracy to many means credible elections, an efficient legislature and the scrutiny of government performance by an informed society to motivate government to perform better and be ...

Martin Regg Cohn is a Toronto-based columnist focusing on Ontario politics and international affairs for the Star. Follow him on Twitter: @reggcohn. Here’s one issue you’ll hardly hear about ...

Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations. They are ...

The United States hasn’t had a military draft since 1973, but men between the ages of 18-25 are still required to register with the Selective Service to be called up in case of a national emergency.