Africa, the second-largest and second-most-populous continent globally, comprises 54 countries, each with its unique culture, ...

The first Europeans to come to Africa's West Coast to trade were funded by ... The purpose of the exploration: to expand European geographic knowledge, to find the source of prized African gold ...

Coastal West Africa has historically ranked low in the ... for the region are among the lowest in the world, especially in geographic peripheries and politically marginalized areas.

West Africa, at Mastercard, highlighted the company’s commitment: “Ghana presents a tremendous opportunity for Mastercard to enhance its geographical presence in West Africa. We are committed ...