West Africa
Americans Accused of Trying to Overthrow Gambia's President Sentenced in Minnesota Court
A judge handed down sentences against four men for violating the Neutrality Act, a little-used law that prevents US citizens from acting against a friendly nation.
Ambushes, Kidnappings, and Dead Cops: Niger Delta Oil Production Hits Historic Low Amid Violence
Multinational oil giants Shell and Chevron have been forced to stall oil production in Nigeria in recent weeks as the uptick in violent attacks on pipelines puts pressure on the country's finances.
Chevron Forced to Close Oil Facility in Nigeria After Attack by 'Avengers' Militant Group
A group known as the Niger Delta Avengers attacked a Chevron facility in an oil-rich region of Nigeria, reviving fears of an insurgency in the area.
West Africa's Pirates Are Changing Tactics Because of Cheap Oil
Pirates who have relied on hijacked oil tankers in the region for profit have had to adapt to low oil prices, switching to kidnapping for ransom as their primary focus.
This Innovative West African Lab Is Turning E-Waste into 3D Printers and Robots
WoeLab in Togo is on a mission to promote urban renewal in the west African nation with a focus on creating sustainable technology in a local context
The World's Longest-Serving President Just Won Another Term in Office
Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema will see his nearly 37-year-long tenure in office extended after securing 93.7 percent of the vote.
The Golden Age of Drug Trafficking: How Meth, Cocaine, and Heroin Move Around the World
Just as globalization has changed the way the world does business, it's also changed the way the world manufactures, transports, and obtains illegal drugs. As a result, more people are getting high today than ever before.
Nigerian Army Accused of Murdering Hundreds of Shiite Muslims, Burning Some Alive
Amnesty International says the Nigerian army tried to cover up the unlawful killings of members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, which took place in city of Zaria over a two-day period spanning in December last year.
Gambians Push for Change With Unprecedented Protests Ahead of Presidential Elections
The demonstrations kicked off this month in an effort to push for electoral reforms as the small West African country prepares to head to the polls this year, with President Yahya Jammeh up for reelection after more than 21 years in power.
Islamist Militants in West Africa Plan to Attack Ghana and Togo Next, Says Government
Ghana's immigration service released a memo stating that Ghana and Togo will be the next targets for Islamist fighters, following high-profile attacks this year in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast.
Alleged Liberian Warlord 'Jungle Jabbah' Caught After Hiding for Years in the US
US authorities say Mohammed Jabbateh, who has been living in Pennsylvania since the late '90s, lied on his asylum application about his war crimes in Liberia.
Boko Haram Is Using More Children to Carry Out Suicide Bombings
Nearly two years after the militants captured more than 200 girls from a school in the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok, young girls have become the bomber of choice for the militants, making up 75 percent of the group's assailants under 18.