Fast, reliable English-language news from across the Sahel — Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and beyond.
Chad’s stern denial of Niger strike claims and call for verifiable evidence 
Behind South Africa’s deadly Durban mob killing: systemic roots of xenophobia exposed 
Bamako’s airport land dispute: dissecting why Adama Sangaré’s conviction is under legal scrutiny 
Mali’s 440-day detention of Choguel Maïga exposes the hidden cost of political loyalty 
Behind the Burkina Faso power puzzle: Traoré’s absence at Moscow summit raises internal questions 
Behind the headlines: why governments worldwide insist on emergency reserves now 
Niger’s deadly drone strike: examining the credibility of accusations against France and Chad 
Brazil’s 2026 election: How last-minute polling extensions fueled Bolsonaro’s legal challenge after Lula’s win 
Behind the massacre: untold factors behind tagadayat’s 54 civilian deaths in Mali’s insecure north 
Togo’s hidden advantage: how phosphate is powering UEMOA’s fertilizer revolution 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
a devastating collapse in Kéniéty, Kéniéba district, claimed six women’s lives on january 9, 2026. this tragedy is a stark reminder of the brutal reality
The Malian society is deeply acquainted with the language of corruption. Terms like « bonya » (respect), « woro songo » (cola price), or «
The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, released in February 2025, ranks Mali at 136th out of 180 countries, with a score of
2025: a landmark year for healthcare in Burkina Faso In 2025, Burkina Faso’s healthcare system reached a pivotal turning point, achieving groundbreaking progress despite persistent
The rapid spread of diphtheria in Mali has reached alarming levels, fueled by a weakened healthcare system, chronic shortages, and increasingly restricted humanitarian access. Since
