Africa Burkina Faso’s healthcare affordability drive: a historic cut in medicine prices Burkina Faso has unveiled a fresh, substantial reduction in the costs of essential
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Jihadist violence escalates in Niger’s Tillabéri region
In a fresh wave of brutality sweeping across the Sahel, the Islamic State in the Grand Sahara (ISGS) has once again unleashed terror on civilians
Solar energy powers healthcare in remote Mali hospital
Solar energy transforms healthcare delivery in Niafounké Hospital, Mali In the remote Tombouctou region of northern Mali, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revolutionized healthcare delivery
US-Sahel strategy: Rabat’s quiet rise as Washington’s regional pivot
Shifting sands: how Washington is recalibrating its Sahel influence The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is quietly undergoing a strategic recalibration. As European security deployments
Corruption ranking drop for Mali in 2025 transparency index
Mali’s 2025 corruption ranking decline raises governance concerns In the latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index released in 2025, Mali has slipped one position globally,
Global corruption perception: new report reveals widespread declines
Transparency International has released its most recent Corruption Perception Index (CPI), an annual assessment measuring the perceived level of public sector corruption across 180 nations
Military drone strike in Niger kills 17 civilians at Kokoloko market
Click to expand Image A military drone strike in western Niger resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, on January
Niger security situation under president tiani’s leadership
In a bold and unprecedented move, armed factions linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) launched a daring assault right in the
Mali boosts health access with gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles
The Ministry of Health and Social Development in Mali officially received 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This significant acquisition aims
Un calls Burkina Faso to reverse civil liberties restrictions
UN urges Burkina Faso to reverse civil liberties restrictions Human rights UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has urged the government of Burkina
Burkina Faso’s mobile clinics revolutionize cervical cancer screening
Ouagadougou — For many women in rural Burkina Faso, the fear of cervical cancer loomed large until a bold initiative brought life-changing healthcare to their
West Africa’s juntas tighten their grip amid rising repression
Click to expand Image In 2025, leaders across several West African nations have tightened their grip on power, leading to a significant escalation in the