navigating border restrictions after the AES departure from ECOWAS The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was intended as a

UEMOA: Burkina Faso leads in health budget, allocating 11% of public spending in 2026 Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation is demonstrating an exceptional commitment

Transformative health outcomes in the Sahel Between 2018 and 2024, significant progress has been made in strengthening health systems across fragile communities. Here are the remarkable achievements: Expanded and enhanced

The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with military-led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—countries that form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). This ongoing collaboration persists

Mali has achieved a major milestone in its fight against malaria. By introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the WHO, the regions of Kayes and Mopti are pioneering an innovative

An armed assault in the remote village of Bosiye, located in western Niger, has left a tragic toll. At least 31 civilians were killed, while four others remain hospitalized with

Seven leading humanitarian organizations are bringing a compelling photographic exhibition to Brussels, offering an unfiltered view of the Mali humanitarian crisis. Titled In Their Eyes, the display runs from January

The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced its deep concern and strong disapproval following the Malian authorities’ decision to prohibit the sale and distribution of

Violent conflicts and severe budget cuts are pushing millions across West and Central Africa to the brink of a catastrophic food crisis. The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that nearly

Tragedy struck on January 9, 2026, in Kéniéty, Kéniéba district, claiming the lives of six women buried in a mine collapse. Behind this heartbreaking incident lies a harsh truth: extreme

Mali‘s local languages are rich with euphemisms like “Bonya” (respect), “woro songo” (the price of cola), or “buru songo” (the price of bread). These terms often serve as a linguistic

Mali remains in a difficult position in the 2024 corruption perceptions index The most recent Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, issued by Transparency International, places Mali at 136th out