Ouagadougou — For many women, the fear of a diagnosis outweighs the uncertainty of their health. Awa, a 48-year-old mother of six living in Ipendo, […]
Human rights crisis escalates in Niger after 2023 coup
The human rights landscape in Niger has deteriorated sharply since the military coup in July 2023. In 2025, the ruling junta intensified its crackdown on […]
Chad human rights report 2026: a landscape of political consolidation and social unrest
Significant political developments President Mahamat Idriss Déby solidified his authority throughout 2025 following his victory in the 2024 presidential election, a vote heavily criticized by […]
Sahel security: jihadist assault on Niamey airport highlights russian military shift
The night of January 28 to 29 saw an unprecedented assault on Niger’s stability, as armed clashes erupted around Niamey’s international airport. The attack, which […]
Us military support in Sahel after russian alliances with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
a shifting us strategy in the Sahel The United States has unveiled a major shift in its approach toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, […]
Nigeria’s escalating insecurity and the overlooked humanitarian emergency
Recent months have seen Nigeria thrust back into the global spotlight due to a harrowing wave of school abductions, village raids, and attacks on worshippers […]
Violent explosions and heavy gunfire reported in Niamey
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 […]
Challenges of free movement within the AES region
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) was framed as an assertion of sovereignty. Yet, […]
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 […]