US pivots to trade and security in the Sahel This week’s visit by Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals Washington’s return to

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

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

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

Diphtheria cases surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis Since mid-September, Mali has faced a rapid upsurge in diphtheria cases, a preventable yet deadly infectious disease. The outbreak is worsening

The mission for Morocco is crystal clear: it is the championship title or total disappointment. After waiting nearly fifty years for another Africa Cup of Nations trophy, the Moroccan faithful

how vaccination in Burkina Faso safeguards every child’s future In the heart of Burkina Faso, mothers like Nadège Thiombiano in Fada N’Gourma are making a powerful difference. Their commitment to

Coup d’Etat Bénin has recently found itself added to the expanding roster of African nations where military officials have attempted to seize control since 2020. This particular military takeover, a

Afrique Bénin authorities foil coup attempt amid regional instability Gunfire was reported in the economic capital, and soldiers were blocking access to the presidential palace. Bénin’s government announced on Sunday

On November 2, judicial police in Niamey apprehended six journalists, an action that represents a severe blow to media independence in Niger. While three of these individuals remain in arbitrary

Allegations of deep-seated corruption are being brought forward by the Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked with supervising the nation’s strategic vision

The sentencing of former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison, including one year of firm jail time and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs, has been