Author: Claire Mvondo
Niger and the United States formalise a five-year strategic health partnership
In the capital city of Niamey, a significant milestone in medical diplomacy was reached on Thursday, 26 February 2026. Niger and the United States officially
Health minister inspects Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital to address staff needs
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, conducted a comprehensive visit to the Niger-Türkiye Friendship Hospital. The
Côte d’Ivoire: unions denounce political interference in journalist syndicate
The Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d’Ivoire (UNJCI) faced a critical juncture on February 20 when a judge issued an emergency injunction to halt
Tension at Sudan-Chad border fuels instability in N’Djamena
Escalating violence in Sudan has pushed nearly a million civilians into neighboring Chad, creating a humanitarian crisis along the 1,300-kilometer border. With the fall of
JNIM’s expansion dilemma: can jihadist groups push beyond the Sahel?
The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an affiliate of Al-Qaeda operating in West Africa, faces a critical strategic crossroads as it contemplates expanding beyond its
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
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
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
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
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