ISLAMIC REFORM AND CONQUEST IN WEST AFRICA By the 14th century the ruling elite of the Hausa city states were all Muslim. They comprised Gobir (most northern), Katsina, Kano, Zazzau (the most ...

The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional political and economic bloc. The group is facing an existential crisis after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced ...

making it the richest city in West Africa, and the fifth wealthiest city in the whole continent. In this sprawling city, 4,200 residents have over $1million to their name, 12 have more than $ ...

These West African kingdoms and empires developed their ... In 1440, Oba Ewuare turned Benin City into a flourishing city state and used his military to expand the kingdom. The Obas dominated ...