Niger and US health deal: balancing funds with data concerns

Is the Niger government making a bold move for healthcare progress or quietly conceding control over its citizens’ medical data? The debate has intensified since a landmark health cooperation agreement

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Niger and us forge five-year health cooperation pact

Niger and US forge five-year health cooperation pact March 2, 2026 Niger and the United States have inked a landmark five-year bilateral health cooperation agreement in Niamey. The pact, signed

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Regional powers vie for influence in the Sahel

On the surface, the nations within the Sahel belt – a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad – hardly present themselves as a burgeoning economic haven. To put it

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Health minister visits Niger-türkiye friendship hospital in Niamey

Minister’s visit highlights healthcare collaboration and challenges at Niger-Türkiye hospital The Niger Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, conducted an on-site assessment at the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital

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Côte d’Ivoire: media unions condemn political interference with journalists’ union

The Ivorian National Union of Journalists (UNJCI) faced a critical situation on February 20 when an injunction, filed by a group claiming to uphold legal texts, led to the suspension

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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

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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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