Niger adopts digital payments for faster vaccination campaigns
Niger adopts digital payments for faster vaccination campaigns In April 2026, during the National Polio Vaccination Days in Niamey, Niger introduced a groundbreaking digital payment
How Mali’s instability is reshaping Nigeria’s security strategy
Nigeria doesn’t just observe the unfolding crisis in Mali—it is deeply embedded within it. The turmoil in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger has created a
Mali’s risky split from ECOWAS: a security gamble with no guarantees
In the high-stakes chessboard of West African geopolitics, timing can mean the difference between survival and collapse. The recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and
Patrice talon receives highest vodun honor in Bénin
Bénin’s President Patrice Talon honored with prestigious Vodun title In a landmark recognition, Patrice Talon, President of the Bénin, has been awarded the esteemed title
Niger security crisis: how volunteer militias turn deadly in Tillabéri
The small village of Doungouro in Niger‘s Tillabéri region witnessed a double tragedy on Monday, May 4, 2026. Hours after an assault by the Islamic
How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing water purification in Bénin
a bionic breakthrough in water treatment In the bustling port city of Cotonou, a Beninese startup is redefining the boundaries of innovation. Led by chemical
Senegal’s political shift as president Faye asserts authority over Sonko
The period of political harmony at the top of the state in Sénégal appears to be transitioning into a more complex era of realpolitik. During
Mali’s Assimi Goïta consolidates power amid Kidal setbacks and rising insecurity
By officially assuming the role of Defense Minister alongside his position as President, Colonel Assimi Goïta has finalized the centralization of power in Bamako. This
Supporting adolescents with hiv in Burkina Faso
AFRAVIH conference: strategies to support adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso During the 13th edition of the AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention in Lausanne,
Safeguarding human rights advocates in times of crisis: best practices
Safeguarding human rights advocates in times of crisis: best practices In partnership with national defender coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and
Russia’s strategic failure in the Sahel: beyond military setbacks
The Sahel is grappling with a deepening crisis, and the Mali’s recent turmoil has sent shockwaves across West Africa. Despite the formation of the Alliance
Sénégal u17: lamine sané announces 23-player squad for can 2026
With the CAN U17 Morocco 2026 just around the corner, coach Lamine Sané has unveiled the final 23-man roster for Senegal U17, gearing up for