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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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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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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New gavi-funded 4x4s boost Mali’s health system and vaccination efforts

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Mali’s Ministry of Health and Social Development officially received a fleet of 39 all-terrain 4×4 vehicles. These robust vehicles are set to significantly enhance the

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UN urges Burkina Faso to restore civil liberties amid political crackdown

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a stern warning to Burkina Faso’s government, calling for an immediate end to restrictions on civic space and the lifting

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West Africa and Sahel military juntas intensify crackdown on freedoms

Click to expand Image Government leaders across several West African nations have significantly ramped up their suppression of civil liberties while tightening their grip on political power throughout 2025, according

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Burkina Faso’s bold move to defeat cervical cancer with mobile clinics

Burkina Faso’s bold move to defeat cervical cancer with mobile clinics Ouagadougou — When Awa, a 48-year-old mother of six from Ipendo in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Ouest region, heard the public

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Human rights crisis in Niger after 2023 coup

The human rights landscape in Niger has worsened dramatically since the July 2023 military takeover. In 2025, the ruling junta intensified crackdowns on political opponents, dissidents, trade unionists, and journalists.

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Security breach in Niamey as airport attack highlights russian presence and isis growth

In the early hours of late January, heavy gunfire and explosions rocked the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. This rare strike on Niger‘s capital was later claimed by the

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