Persistent corruption in Niger: systemic challenges and root causes The annual release of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a stark reminder of […]
Author: Ramatou Soumana
Journalist
Niger’s health minister assesses operations at Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, conducted an inspection of the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital. This visit […]
Burkina Faso secures $147 million health partnership with USA
Strengthening health resilience through international cooperation In a landmark agreement, the United States Department of State has finalized a five-year bilateral memorandum of understanding with […]
Ivorian journalists’ union faces political interference amid legal dispute
The Ivorian Union of Journalists (UNJCI) encountered a significant hurdle on February 20 when an emergency court order halted its planned ordinary congress, intended for […]
Who biennial report 2024-2025 Burkina Faso health breakthroughs
WHO biennial report 2024-2025 highlights Burkina Faso’s health resilience strides The World Health Organization (WHO) biennial report for 2024-2025 in Burkina Faso outlines groundbreaking health […]
Power consolidation in Burkina Faso: why the junta dissolved political parties
The landscape of governance in Burkina Faso shifted dramatically in early 2026. On January 29, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré enacted a decree […]
Africa union summit zero tolerance for unconstitutional power grabs
The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: silencing firearms and enforcing a strict no-tolerance policy for unconstitutional changes of government. But can […]
How solar power is transforming healthcare in Niafounké, northern Mali
i Vue des panneaux solaires installés par MSF à l’hôpital de Niafunké, dans le nord du Mali. © Lamine Keita How solar power is transforming […]
Niger drone strike kills 17 civilians in kokoloko market
Civilian casualties in a military drone operation in western Niger A military drone strike in Niger has resulted in the tragic loss of at least […]
Mali receives 39 gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles to boost healthcare access
The Ministry of Health and Social Development in Mali has officially taken delivery of 39 all-terrain 4×4 vehicles, valued at 689 million CFA francs. These […]
Niger: evaluating the security record of Abdourahamane Tiani
An unprecedented strike recently hit the very heart of Niamey. During the night spanning Wednesday, January 28, to Thursday, January 29, dozens of fighters from […]
UN urges Burkina Faso to restore civil freedoms amid political crackdown
UN urges Burkina Faso to restore civil freedoms amid political crackdown The United Nations human rights chief has strongly urged the Burkina Faso government to […]