Escalating 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
Read MoreBurkina Faso healthcare breakthroughs in 2025: milestones in 2025
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
Read MoreDiphtheria surge in Mali amid worsening humanitarian crisis
Diphtheria cases surge in Mali amid ongoing humanitarian crisis Since mid-September, Mali has faced a rapid upsurge in diphtheria cases, a preventable yet deadly infectious disease. The outbreak is worsening
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s healthcare reform: making vital care accessible to all
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
Read MoreMali faces a growing diphtheria threat as humanitarian challenges mount
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
Read MoreBénin’s president patrice talon: an unconventional political figure
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
Read MoreMali, Burkina Faso and Niger strengthen military ties against jihadist threats
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
Read MoreHow the unified force of the Sahel alliance could achieve its goals
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
Read MoreMorocco’s quest for glory: why anything less than a win is a failure at CAN 2025
The mission for Morocco is crystal clear: it is the championship title or total disappointment. After waiting nearly fifty years for another Africa Cup of Nations trophy, the Moroccan faithful
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