The initial National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS) in Burkina Faso, launched on March 25th by Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo in Ouagadougou, successfully concluded on March 27th. This

Examining Togo’s economic trajectory in February 2026 reveals a continued environment of **moderate price dynamics**. The nation’s **consumer price index (CPI)** registered a 0.4% increase for the month, indicating a

The United States is notably intensifying its diplomatic overtures towards Niger. This strategic focus on Niamey comes on the heels of comparable high-level engagements recently undertaken in both Mali and

Togo’s foreign policy strategy often speaks volumes through its reticence. On March 9, 2026, the Togo government discreetly welcomed Andrei Belousov, Russia’s Defense Minister, who arrived in Lomé by plane

CAN 2025 final: Morocco crowned champions amid Senegal’s appeal The Africa Cup of Nations football tournament has reached an unprecedented conclusion. Senegal, who claimed the championship title just two months

The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is undergoing subtle yet significant shifts as Western powers recalibrate their engagement with the region’s military-led governments. Recent diplomatic maneuvers by the United States

As a major economic force in West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire has built its prosperity on the strength of its land. At the dawn of its independence, the agricultural sector represented

United States–Burkina Faso: a health agreement to bolster health security in the Sahel region. A five-year memorandum of understanding has been unveiled, elevating health security to a shared priority. This

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

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

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,

A major security breach recently shook the heart of Niamey. During the night of January 28 to 29, dozens of fighters from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS)