Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health budgets with 11% allocation in 2026 In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation is setting a […]
Year: 2026
US maintains security ties with Sahel alliance despite tensions
Despite years of strained relations, the United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising […]
Transforming Sahel health systems: key progress 2018-2024
Transformative achievements in Sahel healthcare Significant progress has been made in bolstering health systems across vulnerable communities in the Sahel between 2018 and 2024, with […]
Mali implements R21 malaria vaccine strategy in Kayes and Mopti
Mali is making significant strides in its public health battle against malaria. By launching the WHO-approved R21/Matrix-M vaccine, the regions of Kayes and Mopti are […]
Niger: deadly jihadist assault leaves 31 civilians dead in west
The remote village of Bosiye, nestled in western Niger, became the latest target of a brutal armed assault. Thirty-one civilians lost their lives in the […]
Brussels exhibition highlights Mali humanitarian crisis
Brussels exhibition reveals the human face of Mali’s deepening humanitarian crisis Seven leading humanitarian organizations will unveil “In Their Eyes”, a powerful photographic exhibition in […]
UJPLA denounces the suspension of Jeune Afrique magazine in Mali
The Union of Journalists of the African Free Press (UJPLA) has expressed its deep concern and indignation following the Malian authorities’ decision to ban the […]
Hunger catastrophe looms in West and Central Africa amid funding shortfalls
A volatile mix of dwindling financial support and intensifying conflict is pushing millions toward a severe nutritional emergency. According to warnings from the World Food […]
Le drame des mines artisanales au Mali : quand la précarité devient fatale
La catastrophe survenue ce vendredi 9 janvier 2026 à Kéniéty, dans le cercle de Kéniéba, a coûté la vie à six femmes, victimes d’un éboulement […]
Tackling the normalization of corruption in Mali: the weight of “small gifts”
“Bonya” (respect), “woro songo” (the price of cola), or “buru songo” (the price of bread) — these are just a few of the local terms […]
Mali’s 2024 corruption perception index: struggles and regional context
Mali’s 2024 corruption perception index: where does the country stand? The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, released in February 2025, places Mali […]
A new era for healthcare in Burkina Faso: reflecting on the major achievements of 2025
The year 2025 stands out as a transformative period for the healthcare landscape in Burkina Faso. Despite the nation facing complex economic and security hurdles, […]