Country Profile Ivory Coast is the third largest economy in West Africa with over 27 million people. Its economy is anchored on a stable cocoa export, coffee and cereals production.…

Country Profile Gabon, officially known as the Gabonese Republic is bordered by Equitorial Guinea, Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and the Atlantic Ocean. The country has a rich history and…

Country Profile Ghana is a multicultural society with multiple ethnic groups. It consists of Christians (80%), Muslims (18%) and other religious including Traditional African Religious beliefs. Ghana has a strong…

The Republic of Guinea, informally called Guinea Conakry,  is a West African country with a diverse cultural heritage and a tumultuous history. It is not to be confused with Equatorial…

Country Profile Violent extremism in Mali poses a significant threat to regional stability, security, and development. Mali has experienced the emergence of several violent extremist groups, including Al-Qaeda in the…

Country Profile Senegal, which is situated in the westernmost region of Africa, is surrounded by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. Senegal has a population of 16.7 million people, 0.3% of whom (or…