Al Bakri, from the Book of Routes and Realms, Corpus of Early Arabic sources for West African History, Levtzion and Hopkins. Another trade route forged by Muslim traders went from Zawila (in what ...

Junta-led Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso will officially quit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, following years of deteriorating relations that have redefined trade ...

When European traders set up trading posts in West Africa, this altered the geography of trade routes operating in Africa. These permanent bases – often operating for over a hundred years ...

In 5th Century Ghana routes unfurled across the Sahara Desert, to trade salt – abundant in north-west Africa, including present-day Morocco – with gold from nations to the south such as Ghana.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industry is the fastest-growing worldwide, with revenue up over 20% in 2023 alone. The industry showcases how African youth are transforming the continent’s creative ...

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 ...

provides the country with a significant geographic advantage for becoming a leading maritime hub in West Africa. With direct access to major global trade routes, Ghana is well-placed to strengthen ...