Burkina Faso makes historic strides in malaria fight with 32% drop in cases
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
Read MoreAfrican union stance on unconstitutional power grabs draws sharp criticism
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: “silencing the guns” and vowing to put an end to unconstitutional power transfers. But can this promise hold weight when
Read MoreAfrican union summit: why coup plotters gaining power through elections is unacceptable
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: to silence the guns and end unconstitutional power grabs. Yet skepticism lingers over whether this resolve will translate into action.
Read MoreBurkina Faso slashes medicine prices by up to 72% to boost healthcare access
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
Read MoreJihadist violence in Niger’s Tillabéri region leaves 31 civilians dead
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
Read MoreSolar power secures medical services in Niafounké, northern Mali
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
Read MoreUs influence in the Sahel: Morocco as a strategic pivot amid shifting alliances
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
Read MoreMali drops in the 2025 Transparency International corruption rankings
Mali’s position declines in global corruption report The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International reveals a minor setback for Mali. The country has shifted from 135th to 136th place
Read MoreCorruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs
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Read MoreTragedy in Kokoloko: military drone strike kills 17 civilians at Niger market
Click to expand Image A devastating aerial attack, believed to have been launched by a Niger military drone, claimed the lives of at least 17 civilians, including four young children,
Read MoreEvaluating the security situation in Niger under Abdourahamane Tiani
A major security breach recently shook the heart of Niamey. During the night of January 28 to 29, dozens of fighters from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS)
Read MoreNew gavi-funded 4x4s boost Mali’s health system and vaccination efforts
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Mali’s Ministry of Health and Social Development officially received a fleet of 39 all-terrain 4×4 vehicles. These robust vehicles are set to significantly enhance the
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