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Niger embraces digital payments for faster vaccination campaigns During the April 2026 National Polio Vaccination Days in Niamey, Niger introduced a pioneering digital payment system for health workers and community …
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Nigeria is confronting a security challenge that transcends its borders, with the ongoing crisis in Mali serving as a catalyst for regional instability. The interconnected struggles across the Sahel—particularly in …
How Mali’s crisis is reshaping west africa’s security landscape Read More
In the high-stakes arena of global politics, timing dictates outcomes—and missteps can have irreversible consequences. The decision by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all …
Mali’s risky exit from ECOWAS exposes west africa’s security gaps Read More
The President of Benin, Patrice Talon, has been bestowed with an unprecedented honor by the Vodun community. On May 2, 2026, the spiritual leaders of Vodun recognized his unwavering commitment …
Patrice Talon receives honorary Vodun title in Benin Read More
On Monday, May 4, 2026, the village of Doungouro, located in the Tillabéri region, became the site of a devastating double tragedy. Following a lethal raid by the Islamic State …
Tragic events in Doungouro: civilians caught between terrorists and local militia Read More
In the bustling port city of Cotonou, a groundbreaking innovation is reshaping the future of water treatment. SSaFE, a pioneering startup founded by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, has developed a …
AI-powered water purification revolutionizes access in Benin Read More
In the heart of West Africa, Senegal is witnessing a pivotal moment in its political landscape. The once-unbreakable alliance between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, …
Senegal political tensions rise as diomaye faye asserts authority over sonko Read More
Assimi Goïta centralizes power in Mali’s government By assuming the role of Minister of Defense alongside his presidential duties, Colonel Assimi Goïta has consolidated authority in Bamako, signaling not just …
Mali: Assimi Goïta’s dual role raises concerns amid Kidal’s fall Read More
Supporting adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso: insights from AFRAVIH As the 13th AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention and treatment unfolds in Lausanne, Switzerland, experts highlight critical challenges faced …
Supporting hiv-positive adolescents in Burkina Faso at afravih Read More
In partnership with national coalitions representing activists in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has released a compilation of effective methods for safeguarding human rights defenders …
Strategies for protecting human rights defenders during periods of crisis Read More
Mali’s stability hangs by a thread as coordinated attacks on April 25th, including a deadly strike in Kati that claimed the life of Defense Minister Sadio Camara, underscore the fragility …
Russia’s strategic failure in the Sahel: a crisis beyond military defeat Read More
The head coach of Senegal’s Under-17 national team, Lamine Sané, has unveiled the final squad of 23 players who will compete in the 2026 African Nations Championship (CAN) U17, hosted …
Senegal u17 squad for can 2026 in Morocco revealed by lamine sané Read More