West Africa
Analysis / West Africa becomes global terrorism hotspot as Western forces leave
Fifteen diplomats and experts told Reuters the swathes of territory under jihadist control also risk becoming training grounds and launchpads for more attacks on major cities such as Bamako, or neighbouring states and Western targets, in the region or beyond.
New Ebola case emerges in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone officials confirm a death from Ebola, hours after the World Health Organization declared the latest West Africa outbreak over.
WHO accused of 'egregious failure' on Ebola
The World Health Organization's failure to sound the alarm until months into West Africa's Ebola outbreak was an "egregious failure" which added to the enormous suffering and death toll, global health experts say.
Global health experts accuse WHO of 'egregious failure' on Ebola
The World Health Organization's failure to sound the alarm until months into West Africa's Ebola outbreak was an "egregious failure" which added to the enormous suffering and death toll, global health experts say.
Supermoon' coincides with lunar eclipse
People around the world watch the skies to observe a rare celestial event, as a lunar eclipse coincides with a so-called "supermoon".
Spain finds Guinea migrant hidden behind car engine
A West African migrant enters the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco curled up next to a car engine and another is hidden behind the back seat of the Mercedes-300 car.
Hurricane Fred hits Cape Verde islands
A hurricane with winds of up to 140km/h (85mph) has hit the island nation of Cape Verde, off the coast of West Africa.
IS 'accepts' Boko Haram's allegiance
Islamic State (IS) accepts pledge of allegiance from Nigeria's militant group Boko Haram, according to an audio message
West Africa becomes global terrorism hotspot as Western forces leave
Fifteen diplomats and experts told Reuters the swathes of territory under jihadist control also risk becoming training grounds and launchpads for more attacks on major cities such as Bamako, or neighbouring states and Western targets, in the region or beyond.
New Ebola case emerges in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone officials confirm a death from Ebola, hours after the World Health Organization declared the latest West Africa outbreak over.
WHO accused of 'egregious failure' on Ebola
The World Health Organization's failure to sound the alarm until months into West Africa's Ebola outbreak was an "egregious failure" which added to the enormous suffering and death toll, global health experts say.
Global health experts accuse WHO of 'egregious failure' on Ebola
The World Health Organization's failure to sound the alarm until months into West Africa's Ebola outbreak was an "egregious failure" which added to the enormous suffering and death toll, global health experts say.
Supermoon' coincides with lunar eclipse
People around the world watch the skies to observe a rare celestial event, as a lunar eclipse coincides with a so-called "supermoon".
Spain finds Guinea migrant hidden behind car engine
A West African migrant enters the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco curled up next to a car engine and another is hidden behind the back seat of the Mercedes-300 car.
Hurricane Fred hits Cape Verde islands
A hurricane with winds of up to 140km/h (85mph) has hit the island nation of Cape Verde, off the coast of West Africa.
IS 'accepts' Boko Haram's allegiance
Islamic State (IS) accepts pledge of allegiance from Nigeria's militant group Boko Haram, according to an audio message