The capital of Niger, Niamey, was rocked by powerful detonations and intense shooting early on Thursday morning. These events were centered near the city’s international […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health budgets with 11% allocation in 2026
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mali Niger Burkina Faso launch joint military force against jihadists
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso unite to form a joint military alliance The Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahel States […]
Patrice Talon, a unique political figure in the African context
On Saturday, December 13, the streets of Cotonou in Bénin were filled with people. A large crowd, predominantly made up of the youth, assembled to […]