Niger adopts digital payments for vaccination campaigns

Niger adopts digital payments for vaccination campaigns During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in Niger, the Niamey region implemented a groundbreaking digital payment system for health workers and

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How west africa’s instability is reshaping Nigeria’s security strategy

Nigeria’s security landscape is no longer shaped by domestic challenges alone. The widening crisis in Mali, compounded by instability in Burkina Faso and Niger, has created a ripple effect that

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Why Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS is a dangerous gamble for the Sahel

In the high-stakes world of geopolitics, timing can make or break a nation. The decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—to sever ties with

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Patrice talon honored as hounon d’honneur in Benin

In a historic move, the President of Bénin, Patrice Talon, has been granted an unprecedented honor by the Vodun community. On May 2, 2026, he was bestowed the title of

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Tragic events in doungouro: Niger vdp massacre civilians after terror attack

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, nestled within Niger’s Tillabéri region, became the scene of a profound double tragedy. Following a deadly incursion by the Islamic State

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Une intelligence artificielle au service de la purification de l’eau au Bénin

Une avancée technologique majeure pour l’accès à l’eau à Cotonou Au cœur du Bénin, la start-up SSaFE redéfinit les standards de l’innovation environnementale. Porté par l’ingénieure chimiste Marielle Agbahoungbata, un

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Senegal political tensions diomaye faye ousmane sonko power struggle

Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a defining moment as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signals a bold departure from the earlier narrative of an unbreakable partnership with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

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Mali’s goïta consolidates power amid rising insecurity after Kidal setback

By formally assuming the role of Defense Minister in addition to his duties as Head of State, Colonel Assimi Goïta has completed the consolidation of power in Bamako. This move

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Supporting HIV-positive adolescents in Burkina Faso: insights from AFRAVIH

The 13th AFRAVIH conference, a major international summit dedicated to the fight against HIV, is currently taking place in Lausanne, Switzerland. This year, participants are placing a significant emphasis on

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Safeguarding human rights defenders in crises with effective strategies

strategies to protect human rights defenders during crises In partnership with national human rights defender coalitions in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has released a

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Russian failure in Sahel exposes deeper strategic and symbolic cracks

Mali’s latest security crisis sends shockwaves across West Africa. The coordinated attacks on April 25, which claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara in Kati, have left Bamako shaken

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Senegal U17 squad announced for 2026 Morocco CAN: key players and surprises

The head coach of Senegal’s U17 national team, Lamine Sané, has unveiled the 23-player roster for the upcoming 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Morocco, set to kick off

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