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

Burkina Faso’s healthcare milestones in 2025: a year of transformation In 2025, Burkina Faso’s healthcare system reached a pivotal moment, demonstrating remarkable resilience and progress despite ongoing security and economic

A dangerous health emergency is unfolding across Mali. Since the middle of September, the nation has been grappling with a swift surge in diphtheria cases. This infectious disease, which is

For countless Burkinabè, accessing healthcare has long felt like an unattainable luxury. The stark reality was that medical care often remained out of reach due to exorbitant costs and prohibitive

How the unified force of the Sahel alliance could achieve its goals Leaders from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are convening in Bamako for a two-day summit starting Monday, marking

In Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military juntas that seized power through coups between 2020 and 2023 now lead the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Their leadership champions sovereignty-first policies

On Saturday, December 13, in Cotonou, Bénin, hundreds of individuals, predominantly young people, gathered to protest a recent attempted coup d’état. This demonstration occurred six days after mutineers had declared

The National Anti-Corruption Week for 2025 in Mali officially commenced on December 9, 2025, in Bamako. The launch event was presided over by Mamoudou Kassogué, the Minister of Justice and

Jihadist militant groups intensify economic warfare across West Africa In 2025, militant groups operating in the Sahel and coastal West Africa escalated their strategies of economic warfare, targeting vital trade

West Africa continues to grapple with political turbulence, and Benin is the latest nation to face a coup attempt. Since the start of the decade, multiple military takeovers have unfolded