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

United States–Burkina Faso: a health agreement to bolster health security in the Sahel region. A five-year memorandum of understanding has been unveiled, elevating health security to a shared priority. This

The United States Department of State has finalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Burkina Faso, securing a total funding commitment of $147 million. This financial support aims

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

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

The JNIM’s strategic puzzle: expanding jihadist influence beyond the Sahel An analysis of how the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)—Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel—navigates the challenges of territorial expansion beyond

The final days of January 2026 signaled a definitive halt to partisan governance in Burkina Faso. On January 29, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré formally disbanded every political

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

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

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

A view of the solar panels set up by MSF at the Niafounké hospital in northern Mali. In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, the Niafounké hospital has undergone a

Geopolitical shifts in the Sahel region are unfolding quietly. As European presence wanes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russian influence grows through para-state structures, the United States appears