Challenges to free movement in the AES after withdrawal from ECOWAS
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
Read MoreBurkina Faso leads UEMOA in health budget allocation for 2026
UEMOA: Burkina Faso leads in health budget, allocating 11% of public spending in 2026 Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation is demonstrating an exceptional commitment
Read MoreBoosting health resilience: key achievements in Sahel communities
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
Read MoreUs maintains security ties with west african Sahel alliance
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with military-led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—countries that form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). This ongoing collaboration persists
Read MoreMali’s hybrid malaria vaccine strategy: a breakthrough in kayes and Mopti
Mali has achieved a major milestone in its fight against malaria. By introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the WHO, the regions of Kayes and Mopti are pioneering an innovative
Read MoreCivilians killed in violent armed assault in western Niger
An armed assault in the remote village of Bosiye, located in western Niger, has left a tragic toll. At least 31 civilians were killed, while four others remain hospitalized with
Read MoreBrussels exhibition reveals Mali’s humanitarian crisis through powerful images
Seven leading humanitarian organizations are bringing a compelling photographic exhibition to Brussels, offering an unfiltered view of the Mali humanitarian crisis. Titled In Their Eyes, the display runs from January
Read MoreAfrican press union condemns Mali’s ban on Jeune Afrique magazine
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
Read MoreEscalating hunger crisis in west and central africa demands urgent action
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
Read MoreWomen in Mali’s artisanal mines face deadly risks to escape poverty
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
Read MoreFighting the “small gift” culture: the social impact of corruption in Mali
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
Read MoreMali remains in a difficult position in the 2024 corruption perceptions index
Mali remains in a difficult position in the 2024 corruption perceptions index The most recent Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, issued by Transparency International, places Mali at 136th out
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