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
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Us shifts focus to Sahel trade and security under new strategy
This week’s visit by Nick Checker, head of the U.S. State Department’s African Affairs Office, to Mali signals Washington’s renewed engagement in the Sahel. However,
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
Niamey under siege: islamic state’s bold strike and Russia’s rising influence in the Sahel
The attack on Niamey’s airport: a rare escalation in the Sahel In the early hours of January 29, gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey, targeting the
Us military cooperation with Sahel juntas after Russia’s influence
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,
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
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
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
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