Burkina Faso’s health sector resilience and access to care: a WHO biennial report

Burkina Faso’s health sector resilience and access to care: a WHO biennial report The 2024–2025 Biennial Report from the World Health Organization (WHO) in Burkina Faso highlights significant achievements in

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Rising tensions at the Sudan-Chad border: N’Djamena under pressure

The ongoing war in Sudan has triggered a staggering humanitarian emergency. With nearly a million people seeking refuge in Chad, the situation has reached a breaking point following the fall

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Jnih’s expansion dilemma beyond the Sahel’s borders

The JNIM’s strategic puzzle: expanding jihadist influence beyond the Sahel An analysis of how the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)—Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel—navigates the challenges of territorial expansion beyond

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Why african military leaders discard their political allies in Burkina Faso and beyond

The final days of January 2026 signaled a definitive halt to partisan governance in Burkina Faso. On January 29, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré formally disbanded every political

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Burkina Faso makes historic strides in malaria fight with 32% drop in cases

Burkina Faso has achieved a remarkable milestone in its battle against malaria, a disease the nation is determined to eradicate by 2030. In 2025, the country witnessed an unprecedented decline

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Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices by up to 72% to boost healthcare access

The Burkina Faso government has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to drastically reduce the cost of essential generic medications and select medical supplies, with reductions as high as 72%. This bold

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Jihadist violence in Niger’s Tillabéri region leaves 31 civilians dead

Jihadist massacre in Niger’s Tillabéri claims 31 civilian lives A fresh wave of violence has struck Niger’s Tillabéri region, as Islamic State militants executed 31 civilians—including men and children—in the

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Solar power secures medical services in Niafounké, northern Mali

A view of the solar panels set up by MSF at the Niafounké hospital in northern Mali. In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, the Niafounké hospital has undergone a

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Us influence in the Sahel: Morocco as a strategic pivot amid shifting alliances

Geopolitical shifts in the Sahel region are unfolding quietly. As European presence wanes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russian influence grows through para-state structures, the United States appears

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Mali drops in the 2025 Transparency International corruption rankings

Mali’s position declines in global corruption report The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International reveals a minor setback for Mali. The country has shifted from 135th to 136th place

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Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs

corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue

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Tragedy in Kokoloko: military drone strike kills 17 civilians at Niger market

Click to expand Image A devastating aerial attack, believed to have been launched by a Niger military drone, claimed the lives of at least 17 civilians, including four young children,

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