US shifts strategy to engage Sahel juntas aligning with Russia The United States has declared a strategic realignment toward three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali,
Year: 2026
Intense gunfire and explosions reported near Niamey international airport
Residents of the capital of Niger were woken by the sounds of heavy explosions and sustained gunfire early Thursday morning. The disturbances were primarily centered
Nigeria’s worsening conflict and overlooked humanitarian crisis
Recent attacks on schools, villages, and worshippers—whether in churches or mosques—have thrust Nigeria back into the global spotlight. The crisis escalated into a geopolitical concern
Challenges facing the AES in regional trade and mobility
how the AES countries navigate trade and movement challenges The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States
Burkina Faso leads UEMOA health spending with significant 2026 budget
UEMOA : Le Burkina Faso s’impose en tête des budgets santé, concentrant 11% de ses dépenses publiques en 2026 Within the West African Economic and
Advancing health systems in Sahel’s vulnerable regions: key achievements
significant progress in Sahel health systems Between 2018 and 2024, substantial achievements were recorded, impacting health systems across the Sahel region. Key highlights include: Expanded
Us maintains security ties with Sahel military regimes despite tensions
The United States is continuing its security cooperation with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—nations governed by regimes that came to power
Mali rolls out innovative r21 malaria vaccine strategy
In a bold step to curb malaria nationwide, Mali has integrated the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, endorsed by the WHO, into its Expanded Programme on Immunisation. This
Deadly jihadist assault strikes village in western Niger
A brutal assault struck the village of Bosiye in western Niger, leaving 31 civilians dead and four others in critical condition, local sources confirmed. The
Brussels exhibition highlights Mali humanitarian crisis through powerful photos
From January 23 to February 12, seven leading humanitarian organizations will bring a compelling photographic exhibition to Brussels’ Halles Saint-Géry. Titled “In Their Eyes”, the
African journalists denounce jeunne afrique ban in Mali
The Union of African Independent Press Journalists (UJPLA) has voiced profound concern and strong disapproval regarding the Malian authorities’ recent decision to prohibit the sale
Escalating hunger crisis in west africa and central africa demands urgent action
Millions at risk as hunger crisis deepens in West and Central Africa Budget cuts and surging violence are pushing millions into a catastrophic food emergency.