Analysis - A bloodless coup in 2020 saw the military take control of Mali. Since then there have been growing reports of a declining human rights record in the west African country.

South African Henk Lategan moved back atop the overall standings after the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally on Wednesday won by Spain's Ford driver Nani Roma.

South Africa’s Henk Lategan leads Yazeed Al-Rajhi by 2 1/2 minutes going into the 11th and penultimate stage in the Empty Quarter dunes. The last stage is a ceremonial drive to the finish in Shubaytah ...

DAKAR, Senegal -- Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency Monday after the country reported its second case of mpox in less than four days, health authorities said.

Mali’s military government has started seizing gold stocks of the Canadian mining company Barrick as part of a legal battle ...

Associated Press photographer Christophe Ena's images from the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia capture the speed, driving skill ...

Dakar Rally participants know what they're signing up for: a gruelling two-week ordeal they have no guarantee of completing.

Spread the loveIntroduction Welcome to Dakar, the vibrant capital of Senegal! Perched on the westernmost point of Africa, ...

As the Spanish motorsports legend prepares for his 2025 title defense with Ford, Carlos Sainz shares exclusive insights and a jaw-dropping story from a past Dakar Rally. Four-time Dakar Rally ...

Once held in Africa, the rally moved to South America in 2009 and found a permanent home in Saudi Arabia in 2020. Today, it spans eight categories, including cars, motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs. Saudi ...

Hours before Ivory Coast, Senegal also confirmed that French troops will leave the nation by the end of this year. Over the last two years, France was forced out of several of its former colonies. It ...

Following its opening in Senegal ... Africa-Russia-Eurasia Chamber of Commerce and Investment is making plans for a major maiden summit. It aims to bring delegations from several dozen Asian, European ...