WAEMU states collectively raised nearly 7,000 billion CFA francs in the first half of 2025, a record amount driven by increased financing needs, the return of long-term bonds, and an improved ...

Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times Opinion columnist, writes about human rights, women’s rights, health and global affairs.

Mali has initiated construction of a new gold refinery backed by Russia, marking a step towards the country’s goal of asserting greater control over its natural resources, according to a Reuters ...

Science Archaeology Ancient cone-shaped skull shows signs of fatal trauma The teen girl lived in modern-day Iran around 6,200 years ago. By Andrew Paul Published Jun 10, 2025 3:44 PM EDT ...

The Russia-backed Wagner Group has announced its withdrawal from Mali after more than three years, but Russia maintains its military presence in the country through Africa Corps. Wagner declared ...