The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is undergoing subtle yet significant shifts as Western powers recalibrate their engagement with the region’s military-led governments. Recent diplomatic maneuvers by the United States

As a major economic force in West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire has built its prosperity on the strength of its land. At the dawn of its independence, the agricultural sector represented

On the surface, the nations within the Sahel belt – a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad – hardly present themselves as a burgeoning economic haven. To put it

Niger faces persistent corruption challenges despite global progress Each year, Transparency International‘s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a stark reminder of governance challenges worldwide. The latest report reveals a

Minister’s visit highlights healthcare collaboration and challenges at Niger-Türkiye hospital The Niger Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, conducted an on-site assessment at the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital

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