Burkina 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
Read MoreUN urges Burkina Faso to restore civil liberties amid political crackdown
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a stern warning to Burkina Faso’s government, calling for an immediate end to restrictions on civic space and the lifting
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s bold move to defeat cervical cancer with mobile clinics
Burkina Faso’s bold move to defeat cervical cancer with mobile clinics Ouagadougou — When Awa, a 48-year-old mother of six from Ipendo in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Ouest region, heard the public
Read MoreWest Africa and Sahel military juntas intensify crackdown on freedoms
Click to expand Image Government leaders across several West African nations have significantly ramped up their suppression of civil liberties while tightening their grip on political power throughout 2025, according
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