During the late hours between Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, the silence around Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport was shattered by heavy gunfire and explosions. This rare direct assault on the capital of Niger was claimed two days later by the Islamic State in the Sahel (ISIS-S) throughContinue Reading
US military cooperation with Sahel juntas shifts focus to security amid rising jihadist threats The United States has announced a significant shift in its policy toward the military-led governments of the Sahel region, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. These nations, which have recently distanced themselves from France in favorContinue Reading
The military leadership in Niger, which seized control in 2023, has intensified its anti-French rhetoric following an assault on the airport in Niamey. The junta’s head has publicly accused France, alongside the presidents of Bénin and Côte d’Ivoire, of sponsoring the attack. In a televised statement, he also praised RussiaContinue Reading
Recent events like school kidnappings and attacks on places of worship have thrust Nigeria back into the global spotlight. Following US military strikes against jihadist groups on Christmas Day—intended to safeguard Christian communities—the narrative has shifted toward geopolitical intervention. A crisis beyond religious labels While some American officials now useContinue Reading
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was framed as an assertion of sovereignty—yet it has created significant hurdles for the free movement of people and goods within the region. Travelers and traders from these three Alliance of Sahel StatesContinue Reading
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—nations governed by juntas that seized power through coups. This ongoing collaboration was confirmed by General John Brennan, Deputy Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Speaking on the matter, General Brennan acknowledgedContinue Reading
Key Progress Highlights Significant milestones achieved between 2018 and 2024 include: Expanded and Enhanced Healthcare Access: Over 5 million people in Mali and Mauritania, with women representing half of this population, gained access to fundamental health services. This remarkable achievement considerably exceeded the initial goal of 3.65 million beneficiaries. HealthcareContinue Reading
Mali’s malaria battle takes a leap forward with R21/Matrix-M vaccine The Republic of Mali has achieved a major milestone in its malaria eradication efforts. By incorporating the WHO-recommended R21/Matrix-M vaccine into its national immunization program, the country is pioneering a hybrid vaccination strategy that proves vital in safeguarding children againstContinue Reading
A visual journey into the heart of the Malian crisis From January 23 to February 12, the Halles Saint-Géry in Bruxelles will host a poignant photographic exhibition titled “In Their Eyes.” This event serves as a platform to raise awareness about the ongoing humanitarian emergency in Mali, a crisis thatContinue Reading
The Union of Journalists of the Free African Press (UJPLA) has voiced strong condemnation and deep concern over the Malian authorities’ decision to ban the sale and distribution of Jeune Afrique magazine across the entire territory of Mali. According to the UJPLA, this measure represents a serious infringement on pressContinue Reading
A devastating combination of dwindling financial support and escalating conflict is pushing millions of people toward a severe food emergency. According to African news today, the World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning: approximately 55 million residents are at risk of suffering from critical hunger this summer, includingContinue Reading
On Friday, January 9, 2026, a catastrophic landslide in Kéniéty, situated in the Kéniéba circle, resulted in the deaths of six women. This heartbreaking event highlights a grim truth: severe financial hardship is forcing mothers into life-threatening situations every day just to stay alive. Mothers risking everything to fight hungerContinue Reading