Many countries in West Africa do not have up to date census surveys.
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Africa has been relatively peaceful in terms of inter-state violent conflicts.
The forced return of migrants by European states has ignored pressures and interests of African countries of origin.
By generating new high-resolution maps, researchers found cocoa plantations were causing far worse forest destruction in West Africa than previously thought.
A lack of political legitimacy can lead governments to illegal purchases of small arms and light weapons.
Children working on family farms is often mistaken for harmful child labour.
A major new show at the Tate Modern in London in October will further cement his fame as one of the most important African artists in the world.
Though public opinion surveys offer some hope, there are several concerns for democracy’s consolidation in West Africa.
Neglected tropical diseases of the skin are stigmatised, and may affect an individual’s quality of life
It’s time to get more Ghanaians interested in this fascinating, important aspect of science.
The Wagner Group has become a tool to further Russian objectives in Africa without attracting the scrutiny that regular military units would.
The two West African countries can help each other avert flooding disasters.
Nigeria’s Lekki Deep Sea Port is also its largest, and will boost the country’s ability to process imports and exports.
Togo can take bold actions to reduce climate change emissions and also improve the health of its citizens.
There is only a single mooring managed by French researchers that monitors the impacts of climate change on West African Canary Current.
Burkina Faso looks to be the latest west African state where Russian influence is on the rise.
Nigeria must strengthen its democratic institutions and improve governance for economic development.
When tackling an Ebola outbreak speed is a critical element - every hour counts.
Global estimates of modern-day slavery by the United Nations reveal improving methods for calculating the data.
West African governments need to be clearer about the similarities and differences of violent extremist groups.
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