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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
Read MoreRising 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
Read MoreJnih’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
Read MoreWhy 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
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreJihadist 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
Read MoreSolar 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
Read MoreUs 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
Read MoreMali 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
Read MoreCorruption : 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
Read MoreTragedy 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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